Associate Justice David J. Brewer Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DAVID J. BREWER
Born: June 20, 1837 in Izmir, Turkey
Died: March 28, 1910 in Washington, District of Columbia
Biography
David J. Brewer (1837-1910), a federal judge in Kansas from 1861, was elected to the Kansas Supreme Court in 1870. He was appointed a US circuit court judge by President Arthur (1884), and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by President Harrison (1889, serving until his death). He was the author of several court opinions, including Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States (1892), which declared "general Christianity" to be part of the common law of the United States; In re Debs (1895), upholding federal injunctions against strikes; and Muller v. Oregon (1908), validating restrictions on working hours for women. He was in the 7-1 majority in Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), which sanctioned segregation.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DAVID J. BREWER - AUTOGRAPH 12/11/1892 - HFSID 320261Document signed by David J. Brewer as Associate Justice, including the date "Dec. 11, 1892." Brewer is noted for writing the majority opinion in Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States, establishing "general Christianity" as part of U.S. common law.Price: $300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DAVID J. BREWER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 36527Autograph sentiment signed by David J. Brewer reads, "Yours Sincerely/David J Brewer". Brewer, a notable federal judge and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, served from 1889 until his death in 1910, contributing to key court opinions.
Price: $300.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE DAVID J. BREWER - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 283754Typed sentiment signed by David J. Brewer in ink reads, "Very truly yours,/D. J. Brewer". Brewer served as a federal judge and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, authoring notable opinions on significant legal cases.
Price: $260.00
