June 10, 1800, Washington, note to Mr. Fielding to allow Mr. Cushing access to records in the Treasury case, almost certainly referring to William Cushing, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, signed "J. Marshall", with Steve Grad Letter of Verification, unframed, 6-1/4 x 7 in.
Provenance: Private Collection
Note: Having been nominated by President John Adams in May, Marshall officially entered his duties as the 4th U.S. Secretary of State just four days prior on June 6, 1800.
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good overall, losses at corners and periphery from prior mounting not affecting text, discrete traces of adhesive at back from that same mounting, mild staining and toning throughout
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