BRADLEY, JOSEPH. (1813-92). Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1870-92). Autograph Letter Signed, “Joseph P. Bradley,” on ruled, imprinted Washington, D.C. stationery. Two pages, octavo. Stowe, Vermont, September 2, 1885. Very fine condition. To “My dear Rawle.” Bradley writes:

“I duly received your kind letters and a copy of your addresses — two copies, I think, and I have read the address with much pleasure. The use of a college education for other purposes than mere professional success are well stated, and as a means of such success able demonstrated. But that is not all — nor principal. The savory seasoning of bitter salt, and the charm of cultured phrase and allusion clothe the oration with a grace, and give it a charm, which make it highly pleasurable reading. If you are at Greenwood (New Jersey!) when I come to Trenton, it will certainly give me great pleasure to call on you and Mrs. Rawle. I am uncertain yet whether I shall be there on the first or second week of the Court. I shall correspond with Judge Nixon on the subject. Mrs. Bradley and my daughter warmly reciprocate Mrs. Rawle’s kind remembrances. Ever yours sincerely, Joseph P. Bradley”

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