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Roger Taney – Chief Justice, ALS in the 3rd person within the text, January 3, 1855. “Chief Justice Taney regrets that the state of his health will not permit him to have the pleasure of dining with Mr. Allen on Saturday night. Jany 3, 1855.” Taney served on the Court through most of the Civil War. He is best remembered, sometimes only remembered, for writing the opinion in the Dred Scott case.
Roger Taney – Chief Justice, ALS in the 3rd person within the text, January 3, 1855. “Chief Justice Taney regrets that the state of his health will not permit him to have the pleasure of dining with Mr. Allen on Saturday night. Jany 3, 1855.” Taney served on the Court through most of the Civil War. He is best remembered, sometimes only remembered, for writing the opinion in the Dred Scott case.