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To: J.Q.A. Ward

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.241 Author/Creator: Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed document signed Date: 1885/04/07 Pagination: 5 p. : Height: 32.9 cm, Width: 25 cm Order a Copy

Re: "Articles of Agreement" [rough draft] or work contract for the Garfield memorial pedestal. Summarizes Ward's duties and his work schedule. Signed by Endicott, along with Senator John Sherman, General James Barnett, and Ward [accompanied by green seals]. Enclosed with letter from Endicott, from same date.

Ward, John Quincy Adams, 1830-1910
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Endicott, William, fl. 1885-1886
Sherman, John, 1823-1900
Barnett, James, fl. 1884-1889

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