Associate justice of the U. S. Supreme Court (1856–1941) from 1916 to 1939. ALS signed “LDB,” one page, 5.75 x 8.75, personal Stoneleigh Court letterhead, December 3, 1917. In part: “I deem it improbable that T. will be able to go…. It is, therefore, the more important that you should….” In very good condition, with tears and chips to file holes at top edge, paperclip impression, light soiling, and mailing fold lightly touching signature. R&R COA.