Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881 to Wallace J. Ford

GLC01112

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GLC#
GLC01112
Type
Letters
Date
September 22, 1861
Author/Creator
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
Title
to Wallace J. Ford
Place Written
Columbus, Ohio
Pagination
2 p. : docket : envelope Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Garfield 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. Letter written at Camp Chase, near Columbus, Ohio, with stamped and docketed envelope.

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