ALS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5.25 x 8.25, July 14, 1880. Letter to Charles Leland, in full: "Yours of the 9th came duly—I thank you for your kind invitation, but I don't think I will be able to accept it—I mean to stick pretty close to home this summer." Includes a Western Union Telegraph, addressed to Charles Leland, November 8, 1880, filled out and signed by a clerk on behalf of Garfield. In very good to fine condition, with splitting along horizontal folds, and light overall offsetting to the ink. Accompanied by an engraving of Garfield bearing a preprinted signature.
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