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Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) Inaugural Address of James A. Garfield / Mar. 4, 1881 [inscribed to Mrs. Blaine]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03558 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) Place Written: Washington Type: Book signed Date: 01 July 1881 Pagination: 17 p. Order a Copy

Inscribed to Mrs. Blaine by Garfield the day before he was shot by Guiteau.

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