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Albany, 1908. unbound. 1 page on "State of New York Executive Chamber" letterhead, 9.75 x 7 inches, Albany, February 12, 1908. In this letter, Hughes responds to a recommendation, in full: "I have received your letter recommending the appointment of Hon. Hugh Gordon Miller to the City Court bench. I shall give the matter careful consideration." One horizontal fold; very good condition.<br/> <br/> American statesman, Governor of New York, and later Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.<br/> <br/>

Washington, D.C., 1936. unbound. 1 page, 7.75 x 5.75 inches, Washington, D.C., October 13, 1936. Written to powerful New York attorney Frederic R. Coudert, sending thanks for the remembrance of the sixth anniversary of his appointment as Chief Justice by President Hoover, in full: "My dear Coudert: I didn't know why this particular anniversary should have been selected for comment, but I warmly appreciate your kind message. Very sincerely yours..." One horizontal fold; faint staining on the lower half, but still in very good condition.<br/><br/> American jurist who served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court.<br/><br/>

Washington: Department of State, 1924. Single typed page, on State Department letterhead, signed boldly, "Charles Evans Hughes." Fine. Hughes had a remarkable career at the highest levels of government. He was Governor of New York at the time President Taft originally nominated him for the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate confirmed him easily. Hughes remained on the Court until 1916, when he resigned to run for president as a Republican. He lost to Woodrow Wilson in a close race. President Harding appointed him U.S. Secretary of State after the 1920 election, and Hughes remained in that post through the presidency of Calvin Coolidge. Hughes returned to the bench as Chief Justice in 1930, by appointment of President Hoover. In this Letter, Secretary of State Hughes introduces "to you Mr. Clarence Hungerford Mackay of Roslyn, New York, who is about to proceed abroad. I cordially bespeak for Mr. Mackay such courtesies and assistance as you may be able to render, consistent with your official duties."… Read More