1158. CAESAR A. RODNEY (1772-1824) U.S. Attorney General, 1807-1811 and strong supporter of President Jefferson's policies. A.L.S., 2pp. 4to., Wilmington, Aug. 10, 1818, to Amos Slaymaker on legal matters and advising him not to push matters in a certain case. In part: "I know not of a dissenting voice, unless of the counsel concerned against us. Several changes by death or resignation have already taken place on the Bench. In a few years we may have a new set of judges, who may decide in our favor. We cannot be a loser by delay at all..." Tiny chips at folds affecting a few words, otherwise good. $100-150