This book provides a detailed account of the funeral ceremonies held in New Orleans in honor of President James Abram Garfield, who was assassinated in 1881. From the planning stages to the final procession, the author chronicles the events that took place and the emotions that ran high during this difficult time for the nation. A must-read for anyone interested in American history or presidential politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.