^Lot 216 Charles Guiteau: John S. Crocker

Very rare partly-printed invitation to the execution of Garfield’s assassin Charles Guiteau, 5 x 3, signed by Crocker as Warden of the United States Jail in Washington, D. C. Invitation reads, in full: “Dr. Dyer, Washin Asylum, You are respectfully invited to witness the execution of Charles J. Guiteau, at this jail Friday June 30th 1882, between the hours of 12 N, and 2 o’clock P.M.” Invitation is mounted to a slightly larger card. Scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.