Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) to Eben R. Ayers
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07187.04 Author/Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881) Place Written: Ashland, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 3 October 1861 Pagination: 1 p. ; envelope : 32 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers know the results when he does.
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