Correspondence: H.B. Amerling to George W. Ogler., 10/31/1881-10/31/1881

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Identifier: 42711

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Charles J. Guiteau collection consists of correspondence, affidavits and printed material by and about Guiteau, the notorious attorney who assassinated U.S. President James Abram Garfield on July 2, 1881. The assassination resulted in one of the most celebrated American 'insanity trials' of the nineteenth century, which became something of a legal milestone in the judgement of the criminally insane.

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Dates

10/31/1881-10/31/1881

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.20 Cubic Feet (1 Slim Document Case)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Contains ALS, folio w/ cancelled envelope from H.B. Amerling, attorney and counselor at law, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, to colleague George W. Ogler: @ "Friend Ogler: I have been subpoenaed in the Guiteau case on the part of the defense. I remember of hearing you tell of the funny and strange actions of the Guiteaus. I shall leave for Washington next week. i think you would be a good witness. I believe that both Charles Guiteau and his father were crasey on religion. I wished you would write to me stating the peculiar transactions of both old man Guiteau and Abraham his brother. I will then mention the facts to (George) Scoville the attorney and if he thinks it necessary he will subpoena you..." Scoville was both Guiteau's brother-in-law and counsel for the case.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

AMERLING, H.B. - CORRES. TO OGLER, GEORGE 1881: Autographed Letter

OGLER, GEORGE - CORRES. FROM AMERLING, H.B. 1881: Autographed Letter

SCOVILLE, GEORGE - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

GUITEAU FAMILY - REFERENCES: Autographed Letter