Conkling was twice nominated to the supreme court. He was nominated chief justice by President Ulysses s. grant. Conkling said: no! Later president Chester a. Arthur nominated him as associate justice. but after the confirmation Conkling again refused the appointment. Conkling is the last man to refuse an appointment to the supreme court Conkling autographed a card. Included on this board is a Print of Chester A. Arthur. There is also A press photograph of President Ulysses s. Grant.