Broadside on the death of James A. Garfield
Scope and Contents
This broadside from Calvin Morgan Dold, mayor of Lexington, Virginia, gives notice of President Garfield's death on September 20, 1881. He says businesses will be suspended for the day and instructs citizens to come to Lexington Presbyterian Church for religious services.
Dates
- 1881-09-20
Creator
- Dold, Calvin Morgan (Person)
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Extent
1 Item
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
WLU Coll. 0580-0614 are housed in a box together.
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Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository