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In the early days of his administration, Garfield responds to a suggestion made by his long-time friend, C.B. Lockwood. His idea was a good one, Garfield writes, and he has acted upon it.Garfield, who would be shot and mortally wounded in July 1881, really only fully functioned as Chief Executive for four months; as a result, his autograph letters in office are very scarce.
Autograph Letter Signed (“J.A. Garfield”), as President, 1 page, octavo, Executive Mansion, Washington, April 27, 1881. To C.B. Lockwood in Cleveland, Ohio. With autograph envelope.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON.
April 27/ 81
Dear Lockwood -
Yours of the 21st March came duly to hand. I have not been able to answer it until now - I thank you for your thoughtful & good suggestion & have acted upon it.
Very Truly Yours
J A Garfield
C.B. Lockwood
110 Water St Cleveland, O.
WASHINGTON.
April 27/ 81
Dear Lockwood -
Yours of the 21st March came duly to hand. I have not been able to answer it until now - I thank you for your thoughtful & good suggestion & have acted upon it.
Very Truly Yours
J A Garfield
C.B. Lockwood
110 Water St Cleveland, O.
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EXECUTIVE MANSION
Mr. C.B. Lockwood
110 Water St
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. C.B. Lockwood
110 Water St
Cleveland
Ohio
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