EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 3, 1881. 11 A. M. The President’s condition is greatly improved. He secures sufficient refreshing sleep, and during his waking hours is
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President Garfield’s Condition: July 3, 1881, 10:00 AM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 3, 1881. 10 A. M. The President has rested quietly, and awakened refreshed; and his improving condition gives additional hope of his
President Garfield’s Condition: July 3, 1881, 1:00 AM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 3, 1881. 1 A. M. The improvement in the President’s condition, which began early in the evening, has steadily continued up to
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 6:00 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 6 P. M. The President has slept a few moments, but is manifestly weaker. Pulse 140, and feeble. He is
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 4 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 4 P. M. President’s condition is now somewhat less favorable. Evidences of internal hemorrhage being distinctly recognized. Pulse, 130; temperature
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 12:35 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 12.35 P. M. The reaction from the shock of the injury has been very gradual. He is suffering some pain,
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 12 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 12 M. The President is somewhat restless, but is suffering less pain. Pulse 112. Some nausea and vomiting have recently
“The President is somewhat restless…”
By Jeffrey S. Reznick and Lenore Barbian Reenacting the Summer of 1881, and the Days Following the Assassination of President James A. Garfield One-hundred and