Justice Henry Billings Brown #52 (1836-1913), Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53 (1832-1924)

Board 051 - Justice Henry Billings Brown #52, Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53

Justice Henry Billings Brown #52 (1836-1913). Justice Brown executed an undated autograph while Justice George Shiras, Jr. #53 (1832-1924) autographs a card dated February 1903. The balance of the 1892 supreme court is displayed in their court picture. Justice Shiras is the newest member of the court. Justice browns position in the second row and to the far right tells us he is the second newest member of the court.

Attached there are two pictures presented of Justice Brown and a further picture of Justice Shiras. Both Justices nominated by Benjamin Harrison.

Justice Brown retired in 1906. Justice Shiras retired from the court in 1903. Brown became nearly blind. While Browns card is undated it seems logical that he executed his signature before his retirement under any consideration both gentlemen executed these autographs over 120 years ago.

Board # 51.

Offered for: $5550.