The Life and Public Services of James A. Garfield
The Life and Public Services of James A. Garfield
Twentieth President of the United States.
Including full and accurate details of his eventful administration, assassination, last hours, death, etc., together with notable extracts from his speeches and letters.
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Talk with Garfield's Mother.--First Church where he Preached.--His Religious Experience.--Garfield as a Preacher. 280
* CHAPTER XXXIX.
The Sunday Preceding the Burial.--The Crowded Churches.--The one Theme that Absorbed all Hearts.--Across the Water.--At Alexandra Palace.--At St. Paul's Cathedral.--At Westminster Abbey.--Paris.--Berlin.--Extract from London Times. 287
* CHAPTER XL.
National Day of Mourning.--Draping of Public Buildings and Private Residences.--Touching Incident.--Tributes to Garfield.--Senator Hoar's Address.--Whittier's Letter.--Senator Dawes' Remarks. 290
* CHAPTER XLI.
Subscription Fund for the President's Family.--Ready Generosity of the People.--Touching Incident.--Total Amount of the Fund.--How the Money was Invested.--Project for Memorial Hospital in Washington.--Cyrus W. Field's Gift of Memorial Window to Williams College.--Garfield's Affection for his Alma Mater.--Reception given Mark Hopkins and the Williams Graduates.--Garfield's Address to
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