The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1885-07-30
What DR.. Douglass says of Gen. Grant.

ne WAS cOnSlderate and courteous to the
last, said he: when he was returning from
tibet trip to the eastern outlook, reduced to the
most feeble condition by fatigue, two ladies
passed by and bowed to him. He acknowl-
nand. 1t may seem very small thing but for
man In his condition, 1t was good deal. The
best patient a physician could have, considerate
and faithful to directions in every partic-
ular, every one: emphasize that. He showed
scrupulous regard for tho time mentioned in
the Sq He wished that others should
him and when he felt assured that his disease
woud terminate fatally. he wrote severa!
medicine upon him. and gave them to me, adding
that he gave them in the hope that the informa-
tion they contained might lie used to advantage
When did he begin to believe that his disease
would ultimately kill him?"
From the first time that he came to my office
though Of he &sd of
hope which always exists while life
lasts: was very frank with him when he first
asease Nun he ep haa sna ssr
be relieved I do not think 1 used the word
he fully h the serious
he show that the information distressed
HE ssaec wt h S4sv the sn5r
changes Of returning alive were vastly against
SPEAKING OF HIM AS FRIEND,
should say that he was pure honest, sincere,
trY st. courteous gentleman. never prey.r1-
him regarding his disease. could not
deal otherwise than with the utmost fran!=n.ss
with such a pan." -.
THE GENERALS READINESS TO DIE
MOUNT McGRE4oR, 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 z:
Il ask you not to show this to any one unless
to tho doctors you consult with, until the end
Particula Tly, want it kept from my family. II
to one man the papers viii ge end
tress the:a almost beyond eAdde ai.cs 70 know it,
ehaanerd Rk Mud materially since wrote YOU
before In the same strain. Now, however
know that gain strength some days. but when
40 20 back 1t is beyond where started to i'm
prove I think the chances are very decidedly in
favor OF your being able to keep me alive until
the change OF weather towards winter. or
course there are contingencies that might arise
d. tine that MIGHT ea of very sud
Under the circumstances, life Is not 'Wp}th the
i ss IL Tdt sa @ish t to P .St5
interest. can not stir up strength enough to
review it and make additions and suhtractions
that would suggest themselves to nle. and are
not likely to spGgest themselves to any one else.
p.pdeF the ahove circumstances would be hap
p1ost the most pain could avoid. If there is to
be any extraordinary cure. such as some people
believe there is to be, 1t will develop ITSELF I
would say therefore. to you and your colleagues,
make mo as comfort able as yO,r Can. II it is
within dod's providence that should 60 now,
READY TO OBEY HIS CALL
without a murmer. should prefer going now
to enduring my present suffering for single
without q 7 tad
/ am thankful for the providertial 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 for
myself the happy harmony which suddenly
sprung up between those engaged but few short
years 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
country, from people of all nationalities, of all
of national troops alike, Of soldiers organiza-
6theSF societies embracing almost every Citizen
if they have not effected a cure TO to You and
your colleagues acknowledge my Indebtedness
for having brought me through the valley of the
shs ssnsa me to TfGe ss4a esss
'iMo1nt McGregor, N y. July 2, 1855.
Ell; EaEs }n1:NI,,s 4,EF4Ea.
The letter of President Cleveland to Mrs
Grant, and of which Adjt Gen. Drum was
the bearer, is here reproduced
Executive Mansion, Washington, July %,
1SS5.-My Dear Madam: Obeying the dictates
Of my personal feelings and In accord with what
l am sure is tho universal sentiment of his fellow
countrymcn toward your late husband, I am So
licitous that every tribute OF respect and affec
tion should be duly rendered and with constant
consideration Of your personal wishes on the
2 VIII d RSisf sos G. 5 a $ lessSa
and convey to Mo any iatimation otE' the wishes
OF yourself and your children in respect to the
SELECTION Of the placo OF burial, the conduct of
the funeral ceremonies and the part which may
he 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 Mcaregor,'N. Y.