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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 to Eben R. Ayers; archive of 4 letters. re: activities early in civil war [Decimalized .01- .04]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07187 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 Place Written: Various Places Type: Header Record Date: 1861 Pagination: 4 letters Order a Copy

1. 6 July 1861, 2. 25 November 1861, 3. 22 Sept 1861 and 4. 31 Oct 1861.

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