Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 to Jehu Glancy Jones
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05677.04 Author/Creator: Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1868 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 24.4 cm Order a Copy
Chase, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, discusses party politics with Jones, a judge and former United States Representative from Pennsylvania. Refers to the conflict between serving in a judicial position and taking an active part in political nominations. States that his own political interest is "altogether personal. It depends entirely on the probabilities of life and health." Discusses his preference for remaining independent of party politics. Labeled as private.
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