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Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn, 12th Baronet autographed handwritten letter signed, written on a single sheet and dated Tuesday, March 25, 1857. In this substantive legal note, Cockburn discusses instructions given in a matter involving orders and fee schedules, noting that the articles “comply” and that it will be necessary “to be at the hearing early.” The content reflects active legal practice and courtroom procedure, offering a clear and professional example of Cockburn’s working correspondence during the height of his judicial career.

The paper exhibits light age toning and minor edge wear consistent with mid-19th-century manuscript material, but remains well preserved overall.

Sir Alexander James Edmund Cockburn (1802–1880) was one of the most prominent British jurists of the Victorian era, serving as Lord Chief Justice of England from 1859 until his death. Renowned for his intellect, eloquence, and influence on the development of English criminal and constitutional law, Cockburn presided over several landmark cases and played a central role in shaping modern legal standards. Autograph letters from Cockburn are especially sought after when they retain substantive legal content, as demonstrated in this example, making this a desirable piece of British legal histor

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