Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court; he handed down the Dred Scott Decision and upheld federal supremacy over state authorities. Manuscript DS, one page, 8 x 12.5, October 12, 1804. Summary of a case in which Taney was attorney for the plaintiff. In part, “Jacob Hicker and William Smith…were summoned to answer unto John S. Lawrence in a plea that they render unto him fourteen hundred and fifty six dollars current money.” Signed at the bottom, “Plff. Atty, R. B. Taney.” Also signed on the docket by Taney. In fine condition, with scattered areas of toning over text, pencil underlines and notations and some light soiling. R&R COA.
