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GARFIELD, James A. (1831–1881) The 20th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881, until his assassination later that year. A lawyer and Civil War military officer, Garfield had served nine terms in the House of Representatives; he is the only sitting member of the House to be elected president. Assassinated at the early age of fifty years old. Fine signature “J.A. Garfield” with a partial “MC” in his hand. A free franking signature as a Member of Congress, cut from an envelope.................$450.00
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