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Lot #325
Supreme Court: Samuel Nelson

“Enclosed you will find the autographs of Judges Taney & Chase. I think I can get President Lincoln’s”

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“Enclosed you will find the autographs of Judges Taney & Chase. I think I can get President Lincoln’s”

Supreme Court justice who served from 1845 to 1872 (1792–1873). Two items: original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Nelson in profile, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Samuel Nelson”; and an ALS signed “S. Nelson,” one page, 3.75 x 6, circa 1870. In full: “Enclosed you will find the autographs of Judges Taney & Chase. I think I can get President Lincoln’s, and Grant’s at Washington for you.” In overall fine condition, with slightly trimmed edges to the letter (affecting the end of the date), and a skinned back to the carte-de-visite. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Civil War Auction
  • Dates: #412 - Ended July 25, 2013