July 2 1881 page 1 by ric Gustafson
Charles Guiteau boarded a train on March 5 1881. It left New York City and traveled south to Washington D.C. Guiteau was short, dark haired had a black beard and wore rumpled clothes. He told people that he worked beside Chester Arthur, Roscoe Conkling and other New York stalwarts. He was hoping to get a major diplomatic post.
When he reached Pennsylvania Avenue, he headed downtown. With a carpetbag in hand and no winter coat, he found lodging at a boarding house just six blocks from the White House. With no money, he was banking on getting a political appointment in the new administration. Guiteau waited patiently for Tuesday March 8 when he would personally meet the new President of the United States James Garfield.
research help: ' Dark Horse' by Kenneth Ackerman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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