LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, lightly-lined, 7.5 x 9.5, House of Representatives letterhead, July 1, 1869. Letter to well-known financier and journalist Henry Villard. In part: “I am just leaving for Hampton Va., to be gone a day and a night. I hope to reach New York on Sunday morning and shall stop at the Astor House. I hope you can call and see me there.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, scattered light soiling, small notations to top edge, and show-through from mounting remnants on corners of reverse. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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