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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 to Wallace J. Ford

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01112 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: September 22, 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Garfield discusses mustering the men under his command in the 42nd Ohio Volunteers into service. Indicates he will contact the governor about an appointment for Ford. Comments on a horse and sending measurements for uniforms. Letter written at Camp Chase, near Columbus, Ohio, with stamped and docketed envelope.

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Ford, Wallace J., 1833-1916

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