Description: SAMUEL F. MILLER was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on April 5, 1816. He studied medicine at Transylvania University and received a degree in 1838. He became a physician and practiced for twelve years in Knox County. Miller developed an interest in legal and political matters and became a Justice of the Peace and member of the Knox County Court, an administrative body, in the 1840s. Miller shared an office with an attorney and began reading law. He was admitted to the bar in 1847 and established a law practice. Miller was opposed to slavery. When the Kentucky Constitutional Convention of 1849 proved inflexible on the question of eventual modification and abolition of slavery, Miller chose to move to a free state. He freed his slaves and settled in Keokuk, Iowa, where he joined a law firm and specialized in land-title, steamboat, and commercial law. Miller also became active politically and campaigned unsuccessfully for nomination as Governor in 1861. On July 16, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln nominated Miller to the Supreme Court of the United States as the first Justice from west of the Mississippi River. The Senate confirmed the appointment the same day. Miller served on the Supreme Court for twenty-eight years. He died on October 13, 1890, at the age of seventy-four.Mailed from Davenport Iowa, March 19th 1863 to Washington D.C. ~ On March 25th forwarded with 3c postage due (Postmaster signature manuscript) to Keokuk, Iowa. Great piece of Civil War time history! See Hi-Resolution scans or photos for condition details Please ask any questions before bidding! I've been a collector for over 60 years! Now is the time to share all my collections with someone new! I always package with care, so feel confident your items will arrive safe and secure! Positive Feedback is very important so please contact me if you have any problems. Due to lost items, MOST all Domestic shipments will include USPS tracking. International customers please contact me for shipping cost before bidding. Thanks for looking and please check out my other listings!
Price: 229.95 USD
Location: Chandler, Texas
End Time: 2025-02-09T13:07:53.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: 3 Cent
Year of Issue: 1863
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: POSTAL HISTORY
Grade: Ungraded
Topic: American Civil War
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Certification: Uncertified
