LS as president-elect, signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 5 x 8, Mentor, Ohio letterhead, December 13, 1880. Letter to noted Disciples of Christ clergyman Isaac Errett, in full: "Yours of the 11th inst, came duly to hand. I immediately telegraphed to the state Dept, to hold the letter which I had sent them until further notice, and I have just written them to have the newspaper slip returned in accordance with your request." In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned matte-finish photo. Garfield had been elected to the presidency on November 2, 1880, and would take office on March 4, 1881. Reverend Errett was a longtime friend of Garfield and delivered the eulogy at the fallen president's funeral in Cleveland on September 26, 1881.
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