Influential American statesman and jurist (1755–1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which Marshall presided were the judicial review landmark Marbury v. Madison (1803) and the 1807 trial of Aaron Burr for treason. ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 4.75 x 7.5, February 16, 1816. Letter to an unidentified recipient. In full: “I am very intimately acquainted with the Father of Mr. Richard Barton & with his family. I am also acquainted with his character. He is an applicant for the warrant of midshipman in the navy of the United States. I have the utmost confidence in his personal merit & in his being educated in such manners as to fit him for the service. I wish him success.” In fine condition, with two light vertical folds passing through signature. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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