Lot 146
James A. Garfield (1831-1881, 20th President 1881). Manuscript "JA Garfield MC" free frank on cover to Dr. W.P. Vail in Johnsonburg, N.J., postmarked by "Washington, D.C. Free" cds, bit reduced at right, Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Garfield rose to major general during the Civil War, served as chief of staff under Rosecrans and won his seat in Congress while still in uniform. He was elected President and Senator in 1880. He was shot by Charles Guiteau in Washington after only three months as President and died later in New Jersey.
Realized: $500