Wife (1832–1918) of President James Garfield and first lady from March to September 1881. Hand-addressed and free franked black-bordered mailing envelope, 4 x 3, addressed by Garfield to “Mrs. Childs, 750 Orange Grove Cir., Pasadena” and franked along the top, “Lucretia R. Garfield, Free.” Envelope is postmarked February 25, 1904. Scattered soiling touching portions of her name, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned cabinet photo affixed to larger piece of light cardboard. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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