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Official telegram on Executive Mansion stationery issued on 8 September 1901, two days after President William McKinley was shot in Buffalo, New York. McKinley appeared to be recovering from his wounds after being shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz, according to this telegram, though he would die just days later on 14 September 1901. Typed telegram was issued at 3:20 am by the President's Secretary, George Cortelyou and states: ''The following bulletin was issued by the President's physicians at 3:20 a.m. The President has passed a fairly good night. Pulse 122, temperature 102.4 degrees, respiration 24.'' Telegram is marked ''Copy'' in type at top left and measures 8'' x 5.25'', with toning throughout and expected creases. Near fine.
Official Telegram Declaring President William McKinley's State of Health Two Days After He Was Shot -- ''The President Has Passed a Fairly Good Night''
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