James Garfield 1877 Manuscript Letter Signed - Garfield Is Worried About "Violence In The House" Concerning The Electoral Vote
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Hoping to avoid "violence in the House," Garfield seeks clarity on "constitutional provisions in reference to counting the Electoral vote"
20th President. Manuscript letter signed "J. A. Garfield" one page both sides, 5 x 8, House of Representatives letterhead, January 2, 1877. Letter to General J. M. Connly in Columbus, Ohio, regarding the disputed Hayes-Tilden election, in part:
When I was in Columbus…I saw an article in your paper by Judge Swayne on the constitutional provisions in reference to counting the Electoral vote. I was struck with it as an able statement of the case…I hope our editors will scorch Banning for his talk of violence in the House, as he is the first member to speak of such a thing in either house.
In fine condition. A remarkable letter, nearly 150 years before the events of January 6, 2021.