Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) to Wallace J. Ford
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01112 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) Place Written: Columbus, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 September 1861 Pagination: 2 p. : docket : envelope ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses mustering the men under his command in the 42nd Ohio Volunteers into service. Indicates he will contact the governor about an appointment for Ford. Comments on a horse and sending measurements for uniforms. Written at Camp Chase, near Columbus, Ohio. With stamped and docketed envelope.
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Camp Chase, Sept 22, 1861
My Dear Wall,
We arrived safely in Columbus, found a good supper nearly ready-[inserted: the company] spent the night in the State House and came into camp & cooked their own dinner-
The Company is recorded as Co. A. 42nd Regt. and will be mustered into service tomorrow.
The Governor is not at home but I will attend to the appointments as soon as he returns. I hope & believe there will be no trouble in securing the post for you-
I feel badly in regard to the horse. I hope you will not think me in any way hard of me, but I am anxious to have as many good qualities as possible combined in the lame
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animal. I hope one will be got soon-and Green sent down with him-
We shall send our measures for the uniforms as soon as we can get into Columbus and have them taken. Secure the best piece of cloth you can find for $4 per yard-& we will soon write you-
Let me hear from you often.
Ever Yours
J.A. Garfield
[docket + envelope]
Col. J.A. Garfield
Sept. 22d, 1861
W. J. Ford Esq.
Cleveland
O.
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