telegraphic message
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“What hath God wrought?” was the first telegraphic message sent by Samuel F. B. Morse, dispatched from D.C. to an assistant in Baltimore in 1844, according to the Library of Congress.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 25, 2022
A telegraphic message received at Altrincham gave the headquarters alarming news of constant reverses.
From The Great War in England in 1897 by William Le Queux
While enjoying myself at a ball at the Norwegian Minister's, I received a telegraphic message, ordering me at once to the Austrian capital.
From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. II) by John Augustus O'Shea
"Wouldn't even open a telegraphic message which came to his hands this morning," said Lady Augusta, with a malicious drollery in her glance towards him.
From Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Charles James Lever
This is Tuesday; now, Friday ought to be the day, the news to reach me on Thursday afternoon; you can send a telegraphic message and then send on a clerk.
From Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Charles James Lever
