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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 to Eben R. Ayers

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07187.01 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: Hiram, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 06 July 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

This letter discussess the possibility of an appointment, but there is such demand for a position that James A. Garfield believes that Eban Ayers best choice is to contact his local congressman, and see if he can put in a early application.

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