A three-page autograph letter from Chief Justice Roger Taney to Associate Justice John McLean. Taney writes to discuss an unidentified case. Text (in part): "I had not receive [sic] your letter until this morning, and had not before seen the opinion of Judge Nelson. It appears to me however to be right, & in conformity with the intentions of the Supreme Court when the rule was adopted. I so understood it at the time, and supposed it was so understood by the members of the Court." Signed at the signature line: "truly yours / R. B. Taney"

A three-page autograph letter signed by Chief Justice Roger Taney to Associate Justice John McLean, dated October 29, 1859. One sheet folded into four pages (w 5 in. x h 8 in.), three of which bear writing. In Very Good Minus condition. Very light age-toning overall, with some light wear to bottom corners. RW Consignment. Shelved in Case 0.