Collection: 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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