Associate Justice Samuel Nelson Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON
Born: November 10, 1792 in Hebron, New York
Died: December 13, 1873 in Cooperstown, New York
Biography
Samuel Nelson (1792-1873), who had made a name for himself as an attorney, was a circuit judge (1823-1831) and Associate (1831-1837) and Chief Justice (1837-1845) of the Supreme Court of New York before being appointed as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by President Tyler in 1845. Serving until resigning due to illness in 1872, Nelson was involved in the historic Dred Scott case, and he was appointed by President Grant to serve on the joint high commission that arbitrated the Alabama claims.
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 253405Document signed by seven Associate Justices of the Supreme Court from 1870-1872, including Samuel Nelson, Nathan Clifford, W. Strong, Sam. F. Miller, Stephen J. Field, David Davis, and Joseph P. Bradley. Each justice notes their position under their signature.Price: $1,400.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/09/1872 - HFSID 153536Letter signed "S Nelson", dated January 9, 1872, discussing recuperation from illness and personal reflections addressed to "Mrs. Stoughton." This four-page handwritten letter highlights Nelson's health struggles and his connections, written shortly before his resignation from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Price: $750.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/03/1871 - HFSID 317298Autograph letter signed by Samuel Nelson, dated April 3, 1871, addressed to M F Force Esq., respectfully declining an invitation to a Union veterans' reunion due to official engagements. Includes an unsigned photograph of the Justice.
Price: $450.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 04/19/1824 - HFSID 283540Letter written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Nelson to lawyer Thomas H. Hubbard in 1824, discussing a financial matter. Autograph letter signed "S. Nelson", dated April 19, 1824, including $25 sent on behalf of a third party.
Sale Price $745.00
$900.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/27/1857 - HFSID 46454Autograph letter signed "S. Nelson", written in 1857 by Samuel Nelson, a Justice of the Supreme Court, thanking Mr. Stoughton for his concern after a head injury. The letter discusses the incident and Nelson's recovery.
Sale Price $495.00
$600.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 06/08/1860 - HFSID 254697Letter signed "S. Nelson", written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Nelson in 1860 to "E. W. Stoughton", discussing the postponement of a court meeting. The letter contains illegible parts but conveys personal sentiments and arrangements.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/05/1866 - HFSID 28652Letter written by Samuel Nelson, Associate Justice, discussing the tragic drowning of his grandson. Autographed as "S. Nelson" in 1866. Expressing gratitude for support received, detailing events surrounding the incident, and mentioning other family tragedies.
Price: $900.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/07/1862 - HFSID 29716Letter written by Samuel Nelson to lawyer E. W. Stoughton in 1862, explaining his inability to attend court due to family matters. Autograph letter signed "S. Nelson", consisting of 2 pages with black ink notations on the verso.
Price: $600.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/14/1865 - HFSID 79470Letter written by Samuel Nelson as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court in 1865, signed as "S. Nelson/A. S. Supreme Court". Addressed to W. W. Campbell Phelan, it discusses the enclosed autograph requested in a previous note.
Price: $450.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/24/1867 - HFSID 84784Autograph letter signed "S Nelson" written by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Nelson in 1867, discussing travels in Europe. The letter contains personal reflections and is dated September 24, 1867, from Cooperstown, New York.
Price: $700.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 11/30 - HFSID 76218Letter written and signed by Samuel Nelson, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, confirming an appointment. Autograph letter signed as "S. Nelson", dated "Nov. 30", discussing plans to join friends at 2:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/30/1860 - HFSID 101294Letter written by Samuel Nelson, dated December 30, 1860, expressing sympathy to E. W. Stoughton regarding the death of Stoughton's nephew. Handwritten and signed as S. Nelson, the letter conveys heartfelt condolences and personal reflections on loss.
Price: $800.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 24529Note written and signed by Samuel Nelson expresses, "I do not think Mr. Curtis is in town: if he is I have not had the pleasure of seeing him". Autograph is signed as "S. Nelson" and includes pencil notations.
Price: $400.00
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ASSOCIATE JUSTICE SAMUEL NELSON - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED - HFSID 84791Note signed by Samuel Nelson, addressed to New York lawyer E.W. Stoughton, stating, "If I do not get here Tuesday I shall not go into Court Wednesday." Nelson adds, "Hope to be here Tuesday." No date or location provided.
Price: $400.00
