Lot 112
Garfield, James A. Short autograph note signed ("J A Garfield"), 7 lines on 1 page, 5 x 8 in., Mentor Ohio, Sept. 15, 1880. "Dear General [Chester A. Arthur]: What do you think of this? Yours J A Garfield," asking his vice-presidential running mate in the election of 1880 for his opinion of a letter addressed to Garfield about Republican electoral support in South Carolina (letter included with lot). Together with an envelope bearing Garfield's Civil War-date signature and date, "J.A. Garfield / Oct 14th 1861." In August 1861, Garfield organized the 42nd Ohio Infantry, rising from lieutenant colonel to full colonel within a few weeks. He rose to the rank of major general before resigning from the Army in December 1863 to take his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Christie's New York, Dec. 15, 1995, lot 167; Elsie O. and Philip D. Sang Sale, Sotheby- Parke Bernet, June 3, 1980, lot 912.
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