Influential American statesman and jurist (1755-1835) who served as the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Among the notable cases over which Marshall presided were the judicial review landmark Marbury v. Madison (1803) and the 1807 trial of Aaron Burr for treason. Ink signature, "J. Marshall, from Atty to Rufus King, Richmond, Va.," on an off-white 3 x 1.5 slip dated April 25, [17]96, affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and creasing. A desirable association piece connecting two prominent figures of American history.
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