Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1844-1914). ALS signed “H. H. L.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, The Homestead, Hot Springs, VA letterhead, September 4. Handwritten letter to his Supreme Court law clerk, Harvey W. Jacob, in part: "Dear Jacob. Glad you are back in Washington. I have about rented 1720 N. Street. The home was occupied by Gen. Edwards. The home may possibly not be entirely vacated before Oct. 10 or 12. In that event I hope Goff will let us remain that long and not put me to the trouble of storing my stuff… In short, get an agreement that we may be tenants by the day until I can go out in an orderly way. I don’t want my room disturbed until the last thing and will postpone arrangements for reorganizing my book case until I get them. Attend to this at once and see what Goff is willing to do… See that Arthur stays in the home all the time the men are there putting in the furnace and keep an eye on things yourself. If Goff is not willing to give me 10 days don’t agree to let their work begin. If we are to be annoyed by changes which will not benefit us he must be fair in this matter… If it does not inconvenience you too much we would like to have you sleep in the house until somebody gets them. Horace has been here for a week and will go to Washington sometime next month. It would be good idea for both of you to sleep in the house." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Lurton was one of only three Confederate veterans to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. At the age of 65, he was the oldest Justice ever appointed to the court for the first time. He served on the Court from January 1910 until his death in July 1914. Signed handwritten letters from Lurton during his tenure as a U.S. Supreme Court justice are virtually nonexistent.
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