464

Official Telegram Declaring President William McKinley's State of Health Two Days After He Was Shot

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:NA
Official Telegram Declaring President William McKinley's State of Health Two Days After He Was Shot

Bidding Over

The auction is over for this lot.
The auctioneer wasn't accepting online bids for this lot.

Contact the auctioneer for information on the auction results.

Search for other lots to bid on...
Auction Date:2013 Jul 23 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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.