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Lot # 433: 1864 James Garfield Signed Handwritten Letter

Category: Political

Starting Bid: $500.00

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Item was in Auction "May 2003",
which ran from 5/19/2003 12:00 AM to
6/18/2003 9:00 PM



Precious ink from our twentieth President. Written while he was an Ohio Congressman in bold, black fountain pen: "My Dear... The enclosed circular will give you the desired information. If I can help you in any way, I will be glad to do it. Very Truly Yours, J.A. Garfield." Written on a circular for the War Department (directions for Appliction for Commission in the Veteran Reserve Corps.). Measures 5x8" when folded. Ink is dark and well preserved. Superb signature rates a 9/10. Comes with original mailing envelope, which is also signed. Letter is fragile and coming apart along the folds, o/w VG-EX.

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