Autograph letter signed : Indianapolis, to President Elect Garfield, [18]81 Jan. 27.

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Autograph letter signed : Indianapolis, to President Elect Garfield, [18]81 Jan. 27.

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Recommending Maj. Jonathan W. Gordon for the office of Solicitor General.

1 item (2 p.) ; (8vo)

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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