Boston, Sep. 12, 1879
You are earnestly requested to meet several gentleman at lunch at Parker, at one o’clock sharp to consult on the best method of securing harmony in the Republican Party at the convention and the election. Your presence is especially important.
Yours truly
E, N. Kinsley esq J. M. Forbes NHS
It appears it was in preparing for the 1880 Presidential election Election
Republican Chairman – George F. Hoar from Massachusetts
President / Vice President nominees – James A, Garfield / Chester A. Arthur
(The Letter was Purchased at Main Street Arts & Antiques 124 Main Street Gloucester)
Good Morning Gloucester 
Love history
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Well said. Would that things were as ‘civil’ now, & made some kind of rational sense.
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Sorry missed this one first run at blog in a while there are lot of hidden treasures and finds! Thanks for sharing this if you don’t know the past how do you find the future? 🙂 Dave & Kim 🙂
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