Item 10: John McLean Signature, no date
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 10
Dates
- Created: no date
Creator
- McLean, John, 1785-1861 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Signature
Condition Note:
Good.
Measurements:
1 x 6.75 in.
Description:
A signature of John McLean. McLean was born in New Jersey in 1785. McLean served as Postmaster General and was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Coincidentally, he served in all three branches of the federal government. While on the Supreme Court of the United States he ruled on landmark cases such as Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) and Prigg v. Pennsylvania (1842).
Creator
- McLean, John, 1785-1861 (Person)
Repository Details
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Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu