TLS, 1947 December 21 : Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Harry Barnard, Chicago.

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TLS, 1947 December 21 : Supreme Court of the United States, Washington, D.C., to Mr. Harry Barnard, Chicago.

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The Supreme Court Justice replies about a testimonial dinner honoring John Peter Altgeld, the late governor of Illinois, "a leading apostle of the Bill of Rights. He not only wished to be free himself, but wished that others share his freedom." Justice William O. Douglas was to speak there.

1 p. ; 26.5 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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