A Lenghtly ALS By Supreme Court Justice Samuel Nelson

SAMUEL NELSON (1792-1873) American attorney and Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Autgraph Letter Signed, "S. Nelson." Three pages, 5" x 8". Cooperstown. September 17, 1869. Nelson writes, in part: " … We are all glad to find you at home hearty and well. I leave here week from next Monday for New York, but shall be over one night in Albany and be in the city next afternoon ... Annie remains with us for the presetn. She is quite comfortable, but her young child is delicate and feeble ... " Slight tear on third page, not affecting signature. Usual folds. Penned on thin paper with some bleed through. Overall Fine.