GARFIELD, JAMES A., President. Letter signed as Ohio Representative, to Dr. E. Jarvis Dorchester, Washington, D.C., 8 February 1869, 1 page, 4to, lined Representative stationery with vignette of the Capitol, extensive notes on verso, asking for suggestions on how to take the 1870 census: "...I shall be obliged...if you will make any suggestions on the following points. First, can the Census be more economically and thoroughly taken...Second, what changes ought to be made in regard to compensating the Census takers...Third; in how short a time do you believe it practicable to take the Census and take it well..."; GARFIELD. Letter signed as Senator, to the Honorable Jesse H. McGrath, Washington, D.C., 1 December 1879, 1 page, 4to, lined stationery, repairs to verso, asking a favor: "...all the members elect...from the Eastern half of the state...are in my favor...[I] think that Senator Hollingsworth, of Cadiz, is favorable, but I do not know it. I understand he is a relative of yours, and I write to request...if...you will ascertain his feelings in this case, and let me know..."; together 2 items. (2)