Justice Samuel Nelson #29 (1792-1873) & Justice Levi Woodbury #30 (1789 – 1851)
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Justice Samuel Nelson #29 (1792-1873) & Justice Levi Woodbury #30 (1789 – 1851)

Justice Samuel nelson #29 (1792-1873) writes a personal letter 3 pages in length (2 and 3 are here displayed, page 1 is on the other side.) Justice Nelson was an expert on admiralty law and was nominated by President Tyler to the supreme court. There is also a print of Justice Nelson displayed on the board.

Justice Levi Woodbury #30 (1789 – 1851) Writes a letter while assigned to the Department of Navy. On March 5, 1832. That request is for a leave of absence for three months was granted. The board includes a print of Justice Woodbury which includes, therein a facsimile of his signature. Woodbury was nominated to the court by James k. Polk, 11th President.

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Justice Frank Murphy #80 (1890-1941)
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Justice Frank Murphy #80 (1890-1941)

Justice Murphy filled the vacancy left by the passing of Pierce Butler who died in 1939 while still on the bench. Murphy autographs an undated chambers card and claims the 5th nomination made by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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