ASSOCIATE JUSTICE HAROLD H. BURTON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 02/03/1947 - HFSID 154811
Price: $340.00
HAROLD H. BURTON
Harold H. Burton sends a typed letter to a collector sending an
autograph card.
Typed Letter Signed: "Harold H. Burton" as Associate
Justice, 1p, 8x10½. Supreme Court, Washington, D.C., 1947 February 3.
To Robert E. Nixon, Newfields, New Hampshire. In full: "Replying to
your letter of February 1, I welcome your interest in those who serve in public
office. Anything that brings the people of America into closer personal
contact with their governmental representatives contributes to the success of
our republic which derives not only its 'just powers' but its spirit from the
governed. Accordingly, I take pleasure in enclosing an autographed card
[not present] as you requested. Yours sincerely," Harold H.
Burton (1888-1964) was Mayor of Cleveland (1931-1932, 1935-1940) and
Republican Senator from Ohio (1941-1945).Appointed by President
Harry Truman, Burton served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from
1945 to 1958. A liberal on civil rights issues, Burton joined several
decisions against racial segregation. He was more conservative on civil
liberties questions, voting to uphold loyalty oaths and to deny First
Amendment claims by Communist Party members. Lightly creased. Folds,
vertical fold touches middle "H". Paper clip impressions at blank right margin.
Slightly soiled..
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