LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5 x 7.75, Fortieth Congress, U.S., House of Representatives letterhead, June 8, 1868. Letter to William C. White of Buffalo, New York, in full: “I have read your letter of the 4th with much interest, and have handed it, as you request, to Gen. Logan. As a member of the Ways & Means Committee he is a proper person to take steps for legislation on the subject." Includes Logan's letter to Garfield, dated June 25th: "I herewith enclose to you the letter of W. C. White containing a sample of his invention of a United States Bond upon which he is confident that no fraud can be committed by reason of 'Defective Coupons.' The system which he presents seems to contain much merit; and the guard which he proposes to throw about our National Securities is unquestionably a timely invention. I am under obligation to Mr. White for his kindness in calling my attention to his work & its purposes.“ In fine condition. John A. Logan was a former Union general, and at the time of this correspondence, served with Garfield in Congress.
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