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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.160 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: Leetonia, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 24, 1873 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy

Having left papers regarding Supreme Court case number 9 and a pamphlet on the rules of the court at home, he requests they be sent to him. Written on Union Depot Hotel of Pittsburgh stationery with "Pittsburgh" struck by Garfield.

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

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