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Levi Woodbury autographed handwritten letter (ALS), dated December 13, 1831, while serving in the United States Navy Department under President Andrew Jackson. Addressed to U.S. Senator Asher Robbins of Rhode Island, Woodbury writes concerning Charles Ellery, a late lieutenant in the U.S. Navy.

Woodbury acknowledges receiving Robbins' communication regarding Ellery and offers to confer with him about the case, writing in part: "It will afford me pleasure to confer with you at any time in relation to the case of this gentleman, and to exhibit to you what has already been done in the Department concerning him." The letter is signed "Levi Woodbury" at the conclusion and addressed to "Hon. Asher Robbins / U.S. Senator."

Accompanied by a printed engraved portrait of Woodbury bearing a facsimile signature beneath the image.

The letter measures approximately 8 x 10 inches. Fine condition with expected age toning, original mailing folds, and light handling wear.

Levi Woodbury (1789–1851) was an American statesman and jurist who served in all three branches of the United States government. He served as Governor of New Hampshire, U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy under President Andrew Jackson, and Secretary of the Treasury under Jackson and Martin Van Buren. President James K. Polk appointed Woodbury to the United States Supreme Court in 1845, where he served as an Associate Justice until his death in 1851.

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