[SUPREME COURT]. Invitation, program, cards and other ephemera from a reception held for Justice Joseph LAMAR by President Howard TAFT.

Invitation to Mr. Justice and Mrs. Lamar from President and Mrs. Taft. 5 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. engraved invitation with original envelope. -- Name cards for Justice and Mrs. Lamar. 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. calligraphed cards with original envelope. -- Invitation to British Ambassador to the United States, James Bryce and Mrs. Bryce from Mr. Justice and Mrs. Lamar "to meet the President and Mrs. Taft." Washington, D.C., 2 April [1912]. 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. partly-engraved invitation. -- White House envelope addressed to Justice Lamar. 6 x 3 1/2 in. -- Musicale. The Kneisel Quartet. The White House, Washington, D.C., 10 March 1911. 3 1/2 x 5 in. -- Musicale. Mr. Josef Hofmann, Pianist. The White House, Washington, D.C., 7 April 1911. 3 1/2 x 5 in. -- Arrangements for the President's New Year's Reception. Washington, D.C., 1 January 1913. 5 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. -- Program of Receptions and Dinners at The White House. Season of 1912-1913. 5 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. -- Card made out to "Mrs. Hughes". 3 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. Pencil inscription to verso "Judicial decision / Jan 31 1911." -- Together, 12 items, condition generally near fine, occasional toning or spotting.

Born to a prominent Georgia family, he served in the Georgia legislature while in private practice. He was appointed to the Georgia Supreme Court in 1903, serving for 2 years. He was appointed to the United States Supreme Court in 1911, his nomination coming as something of a surprise. He was little known outside the South and had limited contact with President Taft. He was, however, confirmed after 5 days by the Republican Senate.

Collection of Tom Charles Huston