The Collection of Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 8, Part 1: James Abram Garfield is a valuable source of historical material that includes messages, letters, and documents related to the presidency of James Abram Garfield. This volume provides the reader with a deeper understanding of the history and political events of the presidency of Garfield, who led the United States from March 4, 1881, until his untimely death on September 19, 1881. The documents in the book provide important context for understanding key aspects of the Garfield administration and reflect the issues and challenges facing the nation's leaders at the time. "Collection of Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 8, Part 1: James Abram Garfield" is an invaluable resource for students of history, political scientists, and anyone interested in nineteenth-century American politics and history.