New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1885-07-29
What DR.. Douglass says of Gen. Grant.


What DR.. Douglass says of Gen. Grant.
HE was considerate and courteous to the
last, sad he. When he returning from
thet trip 70 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
man in his condition, it was good deal The
pest patient a physician could have, considerate
ana falthful to directions in every partic-
ular. every one; emphasize that. He showed
scrupulous regard for the time mentioned in
the directions He wished that others should
benefit by his experience After his voice tailed
MIN and when he felt assured that his disease
would terminate fatally he wrote several
memoranda about his condition, the effect of
medicine upon him, land gave them to me, adding
that ne gave them in the hope that the informa-
ton they contained might be used to advantage
In treating other sufferers"
When did he begin to believe that his disease
would ultimately kill him?"
From the first time that he came to my office.
don't think ne ever thought he would get well,
lasts. was very frank with him when he first
consulted. I told him he had a very seri-
wnch hewevsl p pishs sometimes,
be relieved. I do not think I used the word
cure. He fully appreciated the serious
character en- OF his ailment but not by motion
he show that the information distressed
or affected him in the least. He took the intel
llgence without fnching, as a brave soldier
chances of returning alive were vastly against
him.
SPEAKING OF HIM AS A FRIEND,
l should say that he was pure, honest, sincere,
| trusting, courteous gentleman. I never prevari-
| Gated or sought to hide the truth from
him regarding, his disease. 1 could not
deal otherwise than with the utmost frankuess
with such man..
THE GENERALS READINESS TO DIE
MOUNT MCGREGoR, N. Y, July 25.-While
| in conversation to-day with a reporter Dr.
Douglass read aloud the following remarka-
BILE document, which was written by Gen.
Grant in DR.. Douglass presence, on Thurs
day, July 2:
Il ask you not to show this to any one, unless
| to the doctors you consult with, until the end.
| Particularly, want it kept from nv family. II
known to one man the papers will get it and
| they (the family will get it. 1t would only dis
| tress then almost beyond endurance to know it,
ana an by by, reflex would distress me. have not
| changed my mind materially since wrote you
before IN the same strain. Now, however
know that gain strength some days but when
! do go back it is beyond where started to i'm
prove. think the chances are very decidedly in
| favor OF your being able to keep me alive until
| the change of weather towards winter OF
| course there are CONTINGENCIES that might arise
| at 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. am very thankful to have been spared
cally complete the work in which take so much
| interest. I can not stir up strength enough to
review it and make additions and subtractions
| That would suggest themselves to me, and are
not likely to suggest themselves to any one else.
| Under the above circumstances would be hap
piest the most pain could avoid If 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 comfortable as YOU can If it is
| within Gods providence that I should 60 now,
am
READY TO OBEY HIS CALL
without murmer. should prefer going now
| to enduring my present suffering for single
gay withons nope OF recovery AS have stated
| 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 few short
wears ago in deadly conflict 1t has been an ines
Unable blessing to me to hear the kind express
| slons toward me in person from all parts OF our
country, from people OF all nationalities of al
religions and of no religion. OF confederates anC
OF national troops alike, of soldiers organiza.
ti9ns, OF mechanical, scientific, religious an6
| other societies, embracing almost every either
| IN the land. They have brought joy to my heart
| it they have not effected cure. TO to YOU and
your colleagues acknowledge my Indebtedness
| Tor having brought me through the valley of the
SHADOW OF r. death to enable me to witness thess
| things lS1g1ed.] U. S. GRANT.
| Mount McGregor, N. Y, July 2, 1885.
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER
The letter of President Cleveland to Mrs
Grant, and of which Adjt Gen. Drum wa!
the bearer, is here reproduced:
Executive Mansion, Washington, July %
1SS5.-My Dear Madam: Obeying the dictates
| OF my personal feelings and in accord with VIVA
am sure is the universal sentiment Of his fellow
countrymen toward your late husband, am So
hcitous that every tribute of respect and aztec
ton should be duly rendered and with constant
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 tn,
| selection of the place of BURIAL the conduct O.
| the funeral ceremonies and the part which ma,
| be borne by those charged with the adr,inistra
| ton OF the government. With sincere con.
| dolence, your friend and servant,
GROVER CLEVELAND
| Mrs. U. S. Grant, Mount McGregor, N. Y.
The whole country is moving to homo
the memory OF Gen. Grant The broao
sides OF the great papers are hardly large
enough to contain each days proceeding
and resolutions OF grand army, and al
| sorts OF organizations.
| The death of Gen Grant still continues