Lot 37
[Garfield, James A.] John K. Porter. Manuscript document signed, 1½pp (single sheet), 12½ x 8", New York, November 8, 1881. This is the actual oath sworn to and signed in the presence of a notary public by John K. Porter to represent the United States in the case of The United States vs Charles J. Guiteau. Headed "Supreme Court, District of Columbia, the United States -vs- Charles J. Guiteau, City and County of New York," Porter swears to "…well and faithfully discharge the duties of a counselor specially retained by the Attorney General…to assist in the trial of the case above entitled…." Very good; age toning; archival tape repair below notarization; the blank lower half of the docket leaf is present but separated, affecting nothing. Accompanied by a 125 page, printed copy of "Guiteau Trial. Closing Speech to the Jury of John D. Porter," including exchanges between Porter and Guiteau. After deliberating one hour, the jury returned a guilty verdict and Guiteau was hanged on June 30, 1882, after singing a poem he wrote: "I Am Going to the Lordy."
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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