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James A. Garfield Letters

A description of his letters at Syracuse University

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881.
Title: James A. Garfield Letters
Inclusive Dates: 1880
Quantity: 1 folder (SC)
Abstract: Two letters written by the American President.
Language: English
Repository: Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center

Biographical History

James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was an American politician and the 20th President of the United States.

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Scope and Contents of the Collection

The James A. Garfield Letters are a set of two handwritten letters sent by Garfield to Albert Hinsdale of Wadsworth, Ohio. The first letter is dated 22 Nov 1880 and thanks Hinsdale for a message he sent Garfield. The second letter is dated 18 Dec 1880 and again thanks Hinsdale for his correspondence and his advice.

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Arrangement of the Collection

The letters are in chronological order.

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Restrictions

Access Restrictions

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Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

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Subject Headings

Persons

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881.
Hinsdale, Albert.

Subjects

Presidents -- United States -- Correspondence.

Places

Mentor (Ohio) -- History.
Wadsworth (Ohio) -- History.

Genres and Forms

Correspondence.

Occupations

Politicians.
Presidents.

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

James A. Garfield Letters,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries

Finding Aid Information

Created by: LMD
Date: 14 Apr 2010
Revision history:

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