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James A. Garfield

Garfield seeks a legal opinion in hopes to avoid violence in the House

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Garfield seeks a legal opinion in hopes to avoid violence in the House

LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 5 x 8, House of Representatives letterhead, January 2, 1877. Letter to General J. M. Conly regarding the disputed Hayes-Tilden election. In part: “When I was in Columbus…I saw an article in your paper by Judge Swayne on the constitutional provisions in reference to counting the Electoral vote. I was struck with it as an able statement of the case…I hope our editors will scorch Banning for his talk of violence in the House, as he is the first member to speak of such a thing in either house.” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #350 - Ended October 14, 2009





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