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Courier Departs to Inform Cabinet of President Garfield's Condition

This black and white illustration from The Graphic shows a courier leaving the White House to report to the cabinet on President James A. Garfield's condition after he was shot by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2, 1881. Garfield died on September 19, 1881 from his injuries.
Artist
The Graphic
Date of Work
September 24, 1881
Type
Drawing
Credit
Library of Congress