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

Board #172 - 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.

Included on this board is a first day cover art drawing depicting the Seal of the Supreme Court dated July 5, 1990, in a limited edition by artist Pugh.

Board: 172

Offered For: $5300