Chief justice of the US Supreme Court from 1874 to 1888; he wrote over 1000 opinions. Two ALSs, each signed 'M. R. Waite,' one page each, 5 x 8.25, October 3, 1874 and October 12, 1874. The first in full: 'Will you please have sent to me here a draft on N. Y. for my dividend on D. S. M. stock due 1st inst'; the second in part: 'Yrs. of 7th inst, with dividend check...is at hand. Please accept my charity.' In fine condition with a vertical mailing fold through the 'R' of the signature on each letter, with minor brushing to the 'M' of the October 3 letter. RRAuction COA.
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