LS signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 4.75 x 7.75, House of Representatives letterhead, January 9, 1880. Letter to General E. A. Merritt, in full: "Accept my thanks for your kind telegram of the 7th inst. The manner of my nomination was more gratifying than the fact itself." In very fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity and grading from PSA/DNA, evaluating the autograph as "MINT 9."
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