Handwritten telegram, in pencil, signed “J. A. Garfield,” one page, 8.5 x 5.5, Departmental Telegraph Lines letterhead, no date. Garfield telegrams Mr. Helm, in full: “Do you print a Record next Monday? Why not put our Speeches in that? Answer—.” Signed at the conclusion, “J. A. Garfield,” and also signed “Lamar.” Lamar was a Democratic Representative from Mississippi. During the Civil War he served in various Confederate positions and after the war returned to Washington in the Cabinet and Supreme Court. Central vertical fold, small hole to center of page, and uniform toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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Ink signature, “Very truly yours, J. A. Garfield,” on an off-white 3.75 x 1.5 lightly-lined slip clipped from the closing of a letter. Slip is affixed to a slightly larger mount and double-cloth-matted and framed with a color cameo portrait to an overall size of 10.25 x 13.5. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, passing through a single letter of signature and some scattered light toning and soiling. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.