Correspondence: Charles Guiteau to Thomas Darlington., 03/13/1876-03/13/1876

File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Identifier: 42704

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

03/13/1876-03/13/1876

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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, 1 sheet, 1 page, w/ cancelled envelope, on stationery letterhead for Charles J. Guiteau, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Chicago. @ "Dear Sir: It is uncertain when I shall be in New York. If you have any suggestions touching a settlement of that English case please notify me by return mail. It was a most unjustifiable arrest, and Mr. English ought to be severely punished for making that fake affidavit. My circumstances are rapidly improving here and I shall follow him to the bitter end if it is not settled. I understand through the treachery of my former attorney the case stands on a default (not a judgement). This can easily be set aside. What will Mr. English give to settle it without further litigation? I have already spent $150- in bail, sheriff's fees, costs, etc. besides my own work on the case. If it is not settled I shall have one of the best lawyers in N.Y take charge of it without delay. Yours truly, Charles Guiteau."

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

GUITEAU, CHARLES J. - CORRES. TO DARLINGTON, THOMAS 1876: Autographed Letter

DARLINGTON, THOMAS - CORRES. FROM GUITEAU, CHARLES J. 1976: Autographed Letter