telegram

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A British businessman fast running out of cash, William Knox D'Arcy, is said to have uttered those words when he received a telegram from Persia, 113 years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

“The Queen and Elton John sent me a telegram of congratulations - my mum and dad were interviewed all week - it was a big thing.”

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

After Finnegan’s death, a local newspaper published a telegram from Gen. Douglas MacArthur expressing condolences to Finnegan’s family:

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Mr. Wright kept the telegram framed in his home.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2024

We all stood there, staring at my grandfather, who in turn contemplated the telegram.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly