Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court; he handed down the Dred Scott Decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities. LS signed “R. B. Taney,” one page, 7.75 x 10, June 21, 1834. Letter, written as Secretary of the Treasury to Representative John Laporte. In part: “I have…the receipt of your letter…enclosing a letter from David L. Scott Esq. on the subject of fees alleged to be due his deceased father which was referred to the Auditor of the Treasury.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one affecting last name of signature, and scattered creases, toning, and wrinkles. RRAuction COA.
