Influential American statesman and jurist (1755-1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Superb ALS signed “J. Marshall,” one page, 7.25 x 7.5, February 28, 1833. In full: "The state artillery regiment of Virginia was commanded by my Father Colonel Thomas Marshall. I never belonged to it myself, but my brothers Thomas Marshall was a captain in it. Humphrey Marshall was a Captain Lieutenant, and James Marshall a Lieutenant. The regiment was placed at different ports near the sea board, and the largest detachment at York. The greater part of the regiment marched early in the summer or in the spring of 1780. There was a hospital established at Williamsburg." Affixed along the top edge to a smaller cardstock sheet. In fine condition, with trimmed edges, and several horizontal creases.
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