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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 [Appointment of William Siler as U.S. Consul at Capetown].

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00073 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Document signed Date: 30 June 1881 Pagination: 1 p. ; 45.5 x 57.6 cm Order a Copy

Countersigned by Secretary of State Blaine. Signed two days before James A. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disappointed officer-seeker who wanted to be appointed a U.S. consul. Accompanied by paper seal.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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