American jurist (1813-1892) who served as an associate justice on the Supreme Court from 1870 to 1892, and on the Electoral Commission that decided the disputed 1876 presidential election. ALS signed “Joseph P. Bradley,” one page both sides, 4.75 x 8, February 11, 1884. Letter to Mrs. Kinney, in part: "In our Department (the Court) we know nothing about what may be accomplished in the Executive Departments of the Government where alone any work can be obtained. I have thought of asking Mr. Frelinghuysen, if he can do anything or think of anything—It is in the Executive Department where anything can be done. I will write you again—I write because I am ashamed to let your letter lie unanswered any longer." In fine condition. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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