Papers, 1881-1924.

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Papers, 1881-1924.

Miscellaneous papers including a letter concerning the death of Pres. James A. Garfield.

1 envelope.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8048303

Nantucket Hist Association

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Willard, Henry A. (Henry Augustus), 1822-1909

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Civic leader in Washington, D.C. and founder of the Willard Hotel. From the description of Collection : of papers relating to George Washington, 1711-1844. (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union). WorldCat record id: 30821032 Capitalist and hotel owner, of Washington, D.C.; summered in Nantucket, Mass. From the description of Papers, 1881-1924. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 70948706 ...

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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James Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. After embarking on an academic career, he joined the Ohio volunteer infantry regiment, and in 1863 was appointed Major General in the same regiment. He served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1880, when he was elected President. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1881, but his term of office was unfortunately brought to an abrupt end with his assassination by C...