Lot 777
Miller, Samuel F. and Levi Woodbury. Samuel F. Miller (1816-90) was appointed by Lincoln and served from 1862-90. Autograph letter signed ("Sam. F. Miller") as associate justice, 4pp, 8 x 5", Washington, Mar. 29, 1875. To a judge regarding Supreme Court opinions on railroad taxation, personal news, etc. Levi Woodbury (1789-1851) was appointed to the Supreme Court by James K. Polk in 1845; he was also Secretary of the Treasury under Jackson and Van Buren, and Secretary of the Navy under Johnson. Letter signed as Secretary of the Treasury, one page, 6 1/2 x 8" (Washington, c. 1838-41), to Joshua Gordon in Portland, Maine, regarding a payment that Gordon should have received under the Treaty with Spain (Spain had agreed to pay 12 million reales to compensate American citizens whose commerce was damaged by Spanish policies). Both fine; one small edge tear in the Miller letter.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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