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.

Nelson was born in New York the product of Scottish Irish immigrants. Nelson read law in a law firm. President John Tyler nominated Nelson to the Supreme Court. Nelson supported the Dred Scott decision written by Chief Taney. He was outspoken on Lincolns decisions reference slavery but supported the Union.

Levi Woodbury! If you wish to become a Supreme Court Justice you serve as Secretary of the Navy or Secretary of the Treasury. Woodbury did all the above. Woodbury filled the seat left vacant by Justice Story.