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This collections consists of two letters (1876, 1880) written by James A. Garfield to Justin Hayes of Chicago, the first stating that he will be glad to receive Hayes's son at Washington and noting the enclosure of a copy of his speech at the Amnesty Bill; and the second one thanking the Hayes family for their congratulations. Also included is a collections of newspaper articles relating to Garfield's assassination in 1881.

Scope and Contents This collection consists of letters, newspaper clippings, legal documents related to Roy C. Vandercook and his various careers. Most significant in the collection is the bulk of correspondence concerning the Michigan National Guard and the 1913 copper strike. Vandercook was responsible for the majority of military action and exchanged a great deal of letters with Governor Woodbridge Ferris. Included are also letters discussing various phases of the U.S. occupation of the...