Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-07-31
What DR.. Douglass says of Gen. Grant.


He was considerable and courteous to the
last" said he. When he was returning from
thet trip TO the eastern outlook, reduced to the
most feeble condition by fatigue, two ladies
passed bY and bowed to him. He acknowl-
edged the salute with courteous motion of the
hand 1t may seem very small thing. but for
4 man in his condition, IL was good deal. The
best patient a physician could have, colsiderate
and faithful to directions in every pa:tic-
ular. every one; emphasize that. He showed
scrupulouS regard Tor the time mentioned in
the directions. He wished that others should
benefit ~ his experience. After his voice tailed
him and when ne felt assured that his disease
would terminate fatally, he wrote several
memoranda about his condition. the effect OF
medicine upon him, and gave them to me, adding
that he gave them in the hope that the informal
ton they contained might be used to advantage
III treating other sufferers.
When did he begin to believe that his disease
would ultimately Kill him?"
Prom the first time that he came to Fry office.
don think he ever thought he would get we'll,
though. OF course. he had something Of that
hope which always exists while lite
lasts "as very frank with him when nc Erst
consulted con l told him he had very, s:ri-
be relieved. I do not think i used the word
cure He fully appreciated the serious
he show that the information distressed
or affected him in the least. He took the intel
li:euce without fin1hing, a. a brave soldier
might an order to charge q battery, when the
chances OF returning alive were vastly against
| him.
SPEAKING OF HIM AS FRIEND,
should say that he was pure, honest sincere,
trusting, courteous gentleman. Inever prevari-
Gated or sought to hide the truth from
deal otherwise than with the utmost frankness
with such man."
THE GENERALS READINESS TO DIE
MOUNT McGREGon, N. Y, July 25.-While
in conversation to-day with a reporter DR.
Douglass read aloud the following re1narka-
bic document. which was written by Gen
Grant in DR.. Douglass presence, on Thurs
day, July 2:
II ask you not to show this to any one, unless
to the doctors you consult with, until the end.
Particularly, want it kept from my family II
known to one the papers will get it and
| thew (the laInily will get it. It would only dis
| tress thea almost beyond endurance to know it..
and by reflex would distress me. have not
| changed my mind materially since I wrote You
| before in the same strain. Now, however.
know that gain strength some days. but when
! do 90 bach. it is beyond where started to i'm
| prove | think the chances very decidedly in
! favor OF your being able to keep alive until
| the change OF weather towards winter. OF
| course there are contingencies that might arise
! ut any time that might carry off very sud
denly The most probable OF these is choking.
Under the circumstances life is not worth the
| living. I am very thankful TO have been spared
| this long, because it has enabled me to practi-
! cally complete the work in which take 50 much
interest. can net stir up STRENGTH enough TO
! review it aud make additions and subtractious
| that would suggest themselves to me, and are
not likely to suggest themselves to any else.
| Under the above circumstances would be hap
| piest the most pain could avoid 1t there is to
be any extraordinary cure, such as some people
believe there is to be, it will develop itself.
would say. therefore. to you and your COLLEAGUES,
! make me as comforta able you can. Ii it is
! within Gods providence that ! should so now,
AIN
| READY TO OBEY HIS CALL
j1s-if nN1v 1Shr
| to enduring my present suffering for q single
| day without hope Of recovery. AS have stated
am thankful for the proyideutial extension OF
| my time to enable ME to continue my work.
| am further thankful. In much greater degree
| thankful, because it has enabled me TO see fo1
myself the happy harmony which so suddenly
! sprung up between those engaged but r few short
years ago in deadly conflict 1t has been al iues-
| Unable blessing TO me to hear the kind express
sons toward me In person from all parts OF our
! country, from people OF all nationaiities of al
religions and OF no religion of contederates and
| OF national troops alike, OF soldiers organiza-
| tioDs, OF mechanical. scientific, religious anC
| in the land. They have brought Joy to nay hear,
| if they have not effected a cure. 10 to You and
| your colleagues acknowledge my Indebtedness
| for having brought Inc through the valley OF the
| shadow of death to enable Inc to witness these
| things. [Signed.l U. S. GRANT.
Mount McGregor, N. Y, July 2, 1885.
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER.
J The letter Of President Cleveland to Mrs
Grant, and of which Adjt Gen. Drum wa.
the bearer, is here reproduced:
Executive Mansion, Washington, July %
| lSS;1.-My Dear Madam: Obeying the dictates
Of my personal feelings and in accord with what
| am sure is the universal sentiment OF his fellow
! countryrnen toward your late husband, I am So
llcitous that every tribute Of respect and attec.
| tion should be duly rendered aud with conslan,
, consideration Of your personal wishes on The
| subject. Adjt. Gen Richard c. Drum is charged
| with the delivery OF this note and will receive
and convey to ME any intimation Of the wishes
| of yourself and your children in respect to chi
| selection Of the place of burial, the conduct O.
the funeral ceremonies ind the part which may
| be borne by those charged with the administra
| tion Of the government With sincere con
| dolence, your friend and servant,
| GROVER CLEVELAND.
Mrs U. s. Grant, Mount McCtregor, N. Y.