Lot 26
James A. Garfield, 1831-1881, 20th President of the United States 1881. Manuscript "J.A. Garfield MC" free frank as Member of Congress on cover to Hon. M. Sutliff in Warren Oh., no postal markings, Very Fine.Estimate $200 - 300.
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 to the Senate in 1880 and later won the Presidency that year. He was shot by Charles Guiteau in Washington after only three months as President and died later in New Jersey.
Realized: $280