Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-04-20
New York. April Is.

New YORK, April Is.
BULLETIN.
$50 A. M.-Gen. Grant fell into quiet
sleep Immediately after 10 o'clock and slept
well until 2 A. NJ, when he awoke and took
nourishment He soon fell asleep again and
slept until o'clock, when he awoke and
nourishment was again given him. He then
slept lightly until s, when he awoke fully,
took his coffee, dressed and is now moving
quietly about the rooms. His pulse and tenn
perature are normal.
(Signed) ]. 81. DOUGLASS.
Last nights refreshing, unbroken sleep was
another stride towards the Generals recov-
cry. From 10 P. NJ. till 2 A. NJ, he slept
without being troubled with the cough which
has hitherto caused him 90 much pain in his
throat. The General looks very much i'm
proved in personal appearance and will, it is
expected, take drive out today or tomorrow,
should the weather permit.
A poor old man in seedy garments, who
said he had travelled on foot from Galena,
Ill.,, and had known and fought under the
General, paused in front of the house at 80
this morning, and doffing his weather-beaten
hat, prayed loud and ferveatly for his recov-
cry. As ne turned to go, the tears were
coursing each other down the old mans
cheeks. He refused the assistance offered
him by those present, and would not give his
name.
When DR.. Newman left the house he said
the family had a consultation this forenoon, and
decided as soon as the weather would permit,
the General would be taken to the Catskills.
Dr. Newman said the doctors told him that
the Generals chance of recovery were one in
a thousand.
Gen. Ingalls, and Col. Hodges spent an hour
with the General during the afternoon.
Drs. Douglass and Shrady called at 2.30 P.
NJ. As DIR. Douglass was leaving the house,
between and o'clock, he stated that no
further bulletins would he issued today.
DR.. Douglass remarked that the General
was the best patient he ever had; he did all
that was directed, and as directed. and his
will power was surprising.
New YORK, April 10.
There was no sign in the Grant mansion
from IL last night until s A. NJ. to-day to
distinguish it from its neighbors. Even the
accustomed light in the Generals room was
missing.
Cyrus W. Field drove up to the house at
9.45 and had short conversation with the
General whom he said he found feeling and
looking much better than on his previous
visit.
At ll.30 P. M. Col. Grant pushed aside the
hangings at the east side window of the Gen
erals room and as he held one of the curtains
back the General appeared at his elbow and
then advanced close to the window pane.
The bright, warm sunlight of the morning
streamed full upon him as he stood fully
dressed as on yesterday. The General and
son we're conversing and at times the former
smiled ss he looked down in the street.
On the opposite side he saw procession of
men, women and children strolling leisurely
in both directions and as the Generals pres
ence at the window was observed by those
outside there was a simultaneous lifting of
hats by the men, while the women smiled and
received a dignified response from the sick
man at the window.
At 2 O'Clock, the entire staff of physician ms
met in consultation, after which this bulletin
was issued:
BULLETIN.
PM.--At the consultation held this hour,
Drs. Barker, Sands, Shrady were present.
Gen. Grant was found to be in an improved
condition, both general and local, as COM
pared with the last statement. The physi.
clans in attendance are and have been in en-.
tire agreement concerning the management
of this case.
(Signed) j. II. DOUGLASS.
G. F. SHRADY.
Unless an unforeseen change for the worse
occurs, there will not be another consultation
for a week. DR.. Shrady will not call again
until Wednesday. DR.. Douglass will be in
charge and will remain nights if the General
desires. The General, this afternoon, slep,
an hour upon his bed.
DR.. Douglass said at P. M. that there
would be no bulletins issued during the night
The General will be without a medical at.
tendant tonight.
12.46 A. M.-Mrs. Grant has prevailed on
DR.. Douglass to stay in the house during the
night.