Lot 292
James Abram Garfield (1831-1881), 20th President of the U.S. (1881). Autograph Letter Signed as President, "J.A.G.", one page, 5½ x 9, Washington, June 30, 1881. Executive Mansion letterhead to "Hon Charles W. Clark, Greenville Miss.", in full:
"The Marshall [sic] for Mississippi has resigned. Will you accept his place. It is doubtful if the other matter can be adjusted [?] before the end of the year. [signed] JAG".
Fine condition.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
GARFIELD HOLOGRAPHIC LETTERS DURING HIS MERE FOUR-MONTH PRESIDENCY ARE EXCEEDINGLY RARE.
Garfield was never able to adjust the "other matter", as two days later, on July 2, he was shot and mortally wounded.
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