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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07187.02 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: Camp Chase, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 November 1861 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

This letter is in reply to Eben's letter on the 5th, Garfield says he delayed answering in the hope that he would be able to help, but has been compelled to abandon his efforts.

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