Check to Albert Hawkins, 1881 June 30
Item
Identifier: A1974-002-043
Abstract
President James A. Garfield issued this check to African-American coachman Albert Hawkins two days before the President was shot. After the death of President Garfield, Mrs. Lucretia Garfield gave the check to the historian Edward Everett Hale, who notes the history of the check on the reverse.
Dates
- Creation: 1881 June 30
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
1 item/s ; 8 1/4" x 10 1/2"; 21 x 27 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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