Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1863–97. LS, one page, 5 x 7, Washington, D. C., February 19, 1885. Letter to Darwin C. Pavey. In full: “In response to your letter I enclose two photographs of myself—one representing me in my official robes.” In fine condition, with a paperclip impression to the top and slight show-through from mounting remnants to reverse borders. Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite bust portrait of Field, by Silas Selleck of San Francisco. RR Auction COA.
