Nathaniel J. Rowell letter on the Garfield assasination , 1881-1942.

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Nathaniel J. Rowell letter on the Garfield assasination , 1881-1942.

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Consists of one photostat copy of a letter dated 5 July 1881 by Nathaniel J. Rowell, a newspaper reporter in Washington, to his mother telling her of President Garfield's assassination. Also includes a slip of paper with the autograph of Charles Guiteau pasted to a paper backing and a typed letter signed by William A. Strong to Abram Garfield of Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the photostat copy of the letter written by his uncle, Nathaniel J. Rowell, dated 6 January 1942 from Cleveland.

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Rowell, Nathaniel J.

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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...

Guiteau, Charles J. (Charles Julius), 1841-1882

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Born in Freeport, Illinois, Charles J. Guiteau was connected with the Oneida Community but later sued them. He was admitted to the Bar of Illinois but mostly worked as a bill collector. He was interested in law, theology and politics. He assassinated President James Garfield for which crime he was hanged in 1882. From the description of Papers, 1877-1881. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 22761008 Guiteau, a lawyer and supporter of the "Stalwart" faction o...

Strong, William A.

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