May 23, 2013 - Sale 2316

Sale 2316 - Lot 3

Price Realized: $ 375
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Estimate: $ 250 - $ 350
BLAINE, JAMES G. Autograph Letter Signed, "J.G. Blaine," to President Ulysses S. Grant ("To the President"), recommending that John A. Wills should fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court created by the death of Edwin M. Stanton. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank, ruled paper; folds. Np, 30 December 1869
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"The sad death of Mr. Stanton creates . . . a vacancy on the Supreme Bench. . . . I have known Mr. Wills from my childhood and I can speak with the utmost confidence of his character & competency, with a spotless reputation, high professional attainment and a life dedicated to the culture and science of the law, I know of no man better fitted to adorn & signify the Bench."
Stanton was appointed and confirmed a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, but he died before taking the oath.
with--James G. Blaine. ALS, to John A. Wills, explaining that he could not advocate for him, as the President would not allow two Justices from the same state. 2 pages, 4to. Washington, 7 February 1870.