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President Garfield’s Condition: July 9, 1881, 7:30 PM

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 9, 1881. 7.30 P. M. The President’s condition has continued favorable during the day. The febrile reaction

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 9, 1881. 1.00 P. M. The condition of the President continues to be favorable. Pulse, 104; temperature

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EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 9, 1881. 8.30 A. M. The President has passed a tranquil night, and this morning expresses himself

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 8, 1881. 8.00 P. M. The President’s condition continues favorable. He has passed a very comfortable afternoon,

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EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 8, 1881. 12.30 P. M. The progress of the President’s case continues to be favorable. Pulse, 108;

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 8, 1881. 8.15 A. M. The condition of the President continues favorable. He is more comfortable than

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 7, 1881. 8.00 P. M. The favorable condition of the President continues. Pulse, 106; temperature, 100.2°; respiration,

EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 7, 1881. 1.00 P. M. The condition of the President continues quite as favorable as this morning.