James A. Garfield letters to Lucretia R. Garfield, 1881 June 28-30.

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James A. Garfield letters to Lucretia R. Garfield, 1881 June 28-30.

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Consists of three autograph letters signed by James A. Garfield to his wife, Lucretia R. Garfield. The content of the letters primarily consists of Garfield asking his wife about her illness, telling her of his loneliness at the White House in her absence, and arranging a trip to New England. The letters are dated 28 June 1881, 28 June 1881 at 6:30 pm, and 30 June 1881 at 6:15 pm. All three letters are addressed from the Executive Mansion to "My Darling" and are signed "James."

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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