John McLean Supreme Court Justice Signed Handwritten Legal Note Autograph #1453

Offered here is an original 19th-century handwritten legal note bearing the name/signature “John McLean,” attributed to John McLean (1785–1861), the influential American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1830 until his death in 1861. The handwritten piece contains brief legal/case-related notes and concludes with “John McLean.” McLean had a distinguished career that also included service as a U.S. Representative from Ohio, U.S. Postmaster General, Ohio Supreme Court justice, and candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1856. The document is written in period ink on an aged sheet of paper and shows expected signs of age, including original fold lines, toning, scattered spotting, edge wear, and minor handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. Also included is the later biographical display board that previously accompanied the document. The display board is not original to the 19th century and is not part of the handwritten document itself; it is included as an accompanying presentation piece. A fascinating piece for collectors of Supreme Court history, presidential and political autographs, early American law, or 19th-century historical documents. Please note: The handwriting/signature is offered based on the historical attribution accompanying the piece. No third-party authentication or certificate of authenticity is included unless specifically shown in the photographs. You will receive the exact original document and accompanying display board pictured.