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Howe exemplified limited enthusiasm for Garfield, though was presented by allies as a choice for the Cabinet since the president sought sufficient support from Stalwarts.<ref name=pp97-99/> Although his merit was vouched by several prominent Republicans, Garfield declined requests upon Sherman's remarks that Howe lacked "breadth of grasp and capacity to handle details."

Howe exemplified limited enthusiasm for Garfield, though was presented by allies as a choice for the Cabinet since the president sought sufficient support from Stalwarts.<ref name=pp97-99/> Although his merit was vouched by several prominent Republicans, Garfield declined requests upon Sherman's remarks that Howe lacked "breadth of grasp and capacity to handle details."

However, President Garfield subsequently appointed Howe to a commission which conducted meetings in Paris.<ref name=pp97-99/> Following the assassination of Garfield by self-proclaimed Stalwart and insane lunatic [[Charles J. Guiteau]], [[Chester A. Arthur]] ascended to the presidency and appointed Howe to the position of Postmaster General, where he presided over numerous service improvements despite criticisms landed over perceived insufficient investigations of fraud. The two were politically close associates, particularly since the Howe's last votes in the Senate included opposition towards Hayes's removal of Arthur from the New York customhouse.<ref name=pp97-99/>

However, President Garfield subsequently appointed Howe to a commission which conducted meetings in Paris.<ref name=pp97-99/> Following the assassination of Garfield by self-proclaimed Stalwart and insane lunatic [[Charles J. Guiteau]], inexperienced politician and Conkling acolyte [[Chester A. Arthur]] ascended to the presidency and appointed Howe to the position of Postmaster General, where he presided over numerous service improvements despite criticisms landed over perceived insufficient investigations of fraud. The two were politically close associates, particularly since the Howe's last votes in the Senate included opposition towards Hayes's removal of Arthur from the New York customhouse.<ref name=pp97-99/>

In March 1883, Howe contracted a cold while visiting his home town of Green Bay and died at his nephew's home in Kenosha. President Arthur, along with the Wisconsin governor, declared a period mourning, and the funeral was held at the Unitarian Church of Kenosha.<ref name=pp97-99/>

In March 1883, Howe contracted a cold while visiting his home town of Green Bay and died at his nephew's home in Kenosha. President Arthur, along with the Wisconsin governor, declared a period mourning, and the funeral was held at the Unitarian Church of Kenosha.<ref name=pp97-99/>