The abdomen
was opened through the line of the bullet wound. It was found that the
bullet had penetrated the stomach. The opening in the front wall of the
stomach was carefully closed with silk stitches, after which a search
was made for a hole in the back wall of the stomach. This was found and
also closed in the same way. The further course of the bullet could not
be discovered, although careful search was made. The abdominal wound was
closed without drainage. No injury to the intestines or other abdominal
organ was discovered. The patient stood the operation well, pulse of
good quality, rate of 130. Condition at the conclusion of operation was
gratifying. The result cannot be foretold. His condition at present
justifies hope of recovery.
GEORGE B. CORTELYOU,
_Secretary to the President._
NEWS AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
The official announcement of the President's death was received at the
White House at 2:35 o'clock, September 14, 1901, as follows:
_Buffalo, September 14._
_Col. B.F. Montgomery, Executive Mansion, Washington_:
The President died at 2:15 this morning.
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