The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-07-30
What DIR. Douglass says of Gen. Grant.

He was considerate and courteous to the
tibet 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 a courteous motion OF the
hand. 1t may seem q very small thing but for
q man in his condition, 1t good deal. The
best patient a physician could have, considerate
and faithful to directions in every partIc-
ular, every one; emphasize that. He showed
a scrupulous regard for the time mentioned In
the directions. He wished that others should
him and when he 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 fnforma-
tiOn they contained might be used to advantage
In treating other sufferers.
"WhQ1$lid he begin to believe that his disease
would Ultimately kill him?"
From the first time that he came to my office
don't think he ever thought he would get well,
though. of course. he had something of that
hope which always exists while life
lasts. was very frank with him when he first
consulted. 1 told him he had very, seri-
ter which. however. might sometimes
be relieved. I do not think used the word
cure. He fully appreciated the serious
character of his aiIment, but not by motion
OF muscle or tremor Of the lip did
he. show that the information distressed
or affected him in the least He took the intel
ligence without hinching, as brave soldier
might an order to charge battery, when the
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 never prevarf-
Gated cat; OF sought to hide the truth ruth, from
deal otherwise than with the utmost frankness
with such man."
THE GENERALS READINESS TO DIE
MOUNT McGREGoR, N. r., July 25.-While
in conversation to- day with a reporter DIR.
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, l want it kept from my family. If
known to one man the papers will get it and
they 1.-THE family will get it. 1t would only dis
tress then almost beyond endurance to know it,
and 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 90 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 me 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
this long, because it has enabled me to practi-
cally complete the work in which take so much
interest. can not stir up strength enough to
review it and make additions and subtractions
that would suggest themselves to me, and
not likely to suggest themselves to any one else
Under the above circumstances would be hap
piest the most pain could avoid II there is to
be any extraordinary cure, such as some people
would say, therefore. to you and your colleagues,
make me as comfort able as YOU can II it is
within Gods providence that / should go now,
am
READY TO OBEY HIS CALL
without murmer. / should prefer going now
to enduring my present suffering for a single
n tI,.N,,f ~ huxva
/ am thankful for the providential extension of
my time to enable me to continue my work. I
am further thankful, in a much greater degree
thankful, because 1t 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
timable blessing to me to hear the kind express
sions toward me in person from all parts of our
country from people of all nationalities, of all
religions and of no religion. of confederates and
of national troops alike, of soldiers organiZa-
tions, Of mechanical, scientific, religious and
other societies, embracing almost every citizen
in the land. They have brought joy to my heart
If they have not effected cure. To to you and
your colleagues acknowledge my indebtedness
for having brought me through the valley OF the
q to enable to Wsness these
Mount McGregor, n. Y. July 2, 1854
THE PRESIDENTS LETTER
The letter Of President Cleveland to Mrs
Grant, and of which Adjt Gen. Drum was
the bearer, is here reproduced:
Executive Mansion, Washington, July o.
1S35.-My Dear Madam: Obeying the dictates
of my personal feelings and in accord with what
am sure is the universal sentiment of his fellow
countrymen toward your late husband am So
l1citous that every tribute of respect and affec-
ton should be duly rendered and with constant
consideration of your personal wishes ON the
subject. AdIt. Gen; Richard G. Drum is charged
with the delivery IF this note. and will receive
and convey to me any intimation of the wishes
OF yourself and your children in respect to the
selection Of the place Of burial, the conduct of
the funeral ceremonies and the part which NAV
be borne by those charged with the administra-
tion OF the government. With sincere eou-
dolencc, your friend and servant
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Mrs. U. S. Grant. Mount McGregor, n. Y.