Associate Justice Benjamin R. Curtis Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BENJAMIN R. CURTIS
Born: November 04, 1809 in Watertown, Massachusetts
Died: September 15, 1874 in Newport, Rhode Island
Biography
Benjamin R. Curtis (1809-1874, born in Watertown, Massachusetts) served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court until he resigned in 1857. Curtis, who had written one of the two dissenting opinions in the 1857 Dred Scott case, resigned due to the bitter feelings engendered by the case. One of the nation's leading lawyers, Curtis was Chief Counsel to Andrew Johnson at the President's impeachment trial in 1868.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BENJAMIN R. CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 84783Autograph letter signed by Benjamin R. Curtis, stating his involvement in a pay dispute and mentioning Mrs. Stoughton’s upcoming dinner with Chief Justices. Signed as "B. R. Curtis", the letter provides insights into his professional interactions and personal life.Sale Price $925.00
$1,100.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BENJAMIN R. CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED - HFSID 254666Letter signed "B. R. Curtis" from Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Robbins Curtis to E. W. Stoughton, thanking him and discussing wine. Written at "32 Haverick St." on "Tuesday", containing personal reflections and correspondence details.
Price: $1,100.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BENJAMIN R. CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/12/1862 - HFSID 46911Letter signed by Benjamin Robbins Curtis, dated April 12, 1862, arranging an appointment. Signed with "B. R. Curtis", the letter discusses dinner arrangements and invites Mrs. Stoughton. Curtis served as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE BENJAMIN R. CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/25/1872 - HFSID 76209Letter written by Benjamin Robbins Curtis discussing a friend's death, signed "B. R. Curtis" with a postscript "B R C". Dated October 25, 1872, in Boston, it reflects on sudden death and the impact on survivors.
Price: $1,100.00
