Gen. James A. Garfield ID: 2284 | This file appears in: Soldiers' Aid Society The Sanitary Fair was officially opened by Major General James A. Garfield, a native of northeast Ohio who later became President. His presence there helped signify the importance of the fair and its goal raising of funds to aid Civil War soldiers. The fair raised over $100,000. | Source: Library of Congress Download Original File SourceLibrary of Congress "Gen. James A. Garfield" appears in: Soldiers' Aid Society