GARFIELD, JAMES A., President . Autograph letter signed ("J.A. Garfield Maj. Gen. Vols.") to "His Excellency Gov[ernor] David] Tod" of Ohio, Hiram, Ohio, 13 November 1863. 1 page, 4to, 247 x 197mm. (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.), integral blank with recipient's docket: "Gen. Garfield... declines on a/c of business." Boldly penned. GARFIELD AND THE GETTYSBURG DEDICATION An important letter written at a pivotal moment in Garfield's public career, as he prepares to turn from a military career to Congressional politics and at a time of impending personal tragedy. To the Governor of his state, Garfield writes: "I have the honor to acknowledge your courteous invitation to meet you at Gettysburg Pa. on the 19th inst to celebrate the dedication of the grounds to the memory of our gallant dead. I shall try to meet you on that occasion - though I fear that the pressure of other duties may prevent me...." An ardent abolitionist and Republican before the war, Garfield campaigned for Lincoln in 1860. He joined the Union army after Fort Sumter and won rapid promotions from Lt. Colonel to Major General. He commanded a brigade at the battle of Middle Creek in January 1862, took part in the battle of Shiloh that April, was appointed chief of staff under General William S. Rosecrans and distinguished himself for personal bravery at Chickamauga in September of 1863, riding through Confederate fire to deliver vital orders, for which he was promoted to Major General. That same month, Garfield was elected Congressman from Ohio's 19th District. At the time of this letter Congressman Garfield was at home, on leave, preparing to attend the first session of the 38th Congress, scheduled to convene in Washington on 7 December. Moreover, Garfield's first-born child Eliza, three years of age, had contracted "lung fever." Garfield remained in Hiram, watching helplessly until her death on 1 December. These "other duties" prevented Garfield from attending the Gettysburg ceremonies and from hearing the celebrated address of his fellow Republican, Abraham Lincoln. Provenance : Mrs. Philip D. Sang (sale, Sotheby's, 23 April 1986, lot 59).
GARFIELD, JAMES A., President . Autograph letter signed ("J.A. Garfield Maj. Gen. Vols.") to "His Excellency Gov[ernor] David] Tod" of Ohio, Hiram, Ohio, 13 November 1863. 1 page, 4to, 247 x 197mm. (9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.), integral blank with recipient's docket: "Gen. Garfield... declines on a/c of business." Boldly penned. GARFIELD AND THE GETTYSBURG DEDICATION An important letter written at a pivotal moment in Garfield's public career, as he prepares to turn from a military career to Congressional politics and at a time of impending personal tragedy. To the Governor of his state, Garfield writes: "I have the honor to acknowledge your courteous invitation to meet you at Gettysburg Pa. on the 19th inst to celebrate the dedication of the grounds to the memory of our gallant dead. I shall try to meet you on that occasion - though I fear that the pressure of other duties may prevent me...." An ardent abolitionist and Republican before the war, Garfield campaigned for Lincoln in 1860. He joined the Union army after Fort Sumter and won rapid promotions from Lt. Colonel to Major General. He commanded a brigade at the battle of Middle Creek in January 1862, took part in the battle of Shiloh that April, was appointed chief of staff under General William S. Rosecrans and distinguished himself for personal bravery at Chickamauga in September of 1863, riding through Confederate fire to deliver vital orders, for which he was promoted to Major General. That same month, Garfield was elected Congressman from Ohio's 19th District. At the time of this letter Congressman Garfield was at home, on leave, preparing to attend the first session of the 38th Congress, scheduled to convene in Washington on 7 December. Moreover, Garfield's first-born child Eliza, three years of age, had contracted "lung fever." Garfield remained in Hiram, watching helplessly until her death on 1 December. These "other duties" prevented Garfield from attending the Gettysburg ceremonies and from hearing the celebrated address of his fellow Republican, Abraham Lincoln. Provenance : Mrs. Philip D. Sang (sale, Sotheby's, 23 April 1986, lot 59).
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