Feinberg/Whitman Miscellany Illness & death Notes Nurses' daily notes Box 47 Folder 57214 Nurses' autograph daily notes of Walt Whitman's final illness January 15, 1892 - March 25, 1892. 96 leaves. various sizes In various hands.Friday Jan. 15th 1892. W.W. had a quiet evening. Ate bread and butter and drank milk after eating his ice-cream - Had no hiccough all night was turned from side to side a number of times, but was not restless - 8 am - No hiccough all night, some since 4 a.m. yesterday 28 hours - He seems much better, was cheery and laughed at something Warren said - was cheerful to Mrs Davis and laughed at some old pleasant subject in remark. 9 Had mutton broth, bread and butter and champagne for breakfast. 9.30 Still feeling comfortable. Had face and hands worked [?] - 10 Quiet - a little drowsey but not sleeping 11 - Still no hiccough - 11.30 Drs. McAllister and Longeker came. told Drs. he had had a champagne breakfast. Said he had been drinking milk for two days - Greeted them with - "Good Morning Drs. Here I am again." Said he was midling comfortable. Free from hiccough - said that is my one great dread - Said he occasionally felt a little nausea - Has only once before mentioned this - Said he had not yet needed the snuff - That two or three sneezes most always stopped the hiccoughs Inquired for Mr. Horned, and expressed satisfaction that his illness was not grip - 12 Was changed to left side - Seems resting 1 Turned again. Still free from hiccough. 2 Had brownbread and butter with small glass of champagne No hiccough - is very still - 4 Changed to left side - no hiccough - very quiet 5 Sleeping - no hiccough in 37 hours. 9.30 Called Mary to be rubbed - (kneeding with cane) 9.50 Called Mary to turn him over. Before Mary left advised him to [?] the stick -Saturday - Jan. 16th 1892. Had a good night - Was turned from side to side a number of times but had no hiccoughs. Ask Warren for bread & butter at 2. a. m. Ate quite a piece - Said "Warren tell your mother to get more mutton, if the broth is nearly gone and have plenty on hand. I shall eat nothing else for two or three days" He seems to relish the broth. Has a good quantity of rice in it. 8 Quiet but not sleeping - Mr. Trauble came and send him some letters. 8.30 Had mutton broth and coffee - Warren gave it to him. 9 Had a bowel movement. 10. Dozing but not sound asleep - No hiccough in 54 hours - 11. Was turned to left side - no inclination to talk. 11.30 Had eyes, face, hands, and back bathed - called for milk punch Said "make a good sized mug half full. I dont care for it at once but have it ready -" 11.45 Drank some punch - made 1/2 pint Quiet but awake. 12.30 Sleeping lightly 12.45 Dr. McAllister came. Counted Mr.W. before he was fairly awake Mr. W. talked to Dr. Mc. Said at one time he did not wish to live - now he did - Gave Dr. a good & correct account of the food taken, and general condition - Spoke of the death of Albert Victor, and Rodgers the sculptor asked of Whittier's state - Said in mentioning Victor Albert - "Collars and Cuffs" - Said he had wondered why he had had no nickname given him - That he had had none to stick to him. He ascribed the reason to be because he had been popular with working people. 1.15 Asked Warren for his glasses and Mr. Traubles composition - read some of it - next asked for the Press - Soon tired of reading. 2 Lying seemingly asleep. 3 Had small bowel movement 4.30 Ate 1 cup broth thick with rice - 1 slice bread & butter - relished it - asked that plenty of milk punch might be ready. 5 Lying on right side - quiet but not sleeping - Some pain in the knees - while feeding him his hands were very cold - His knees and ankles were cold also -11.15 - Called Warren to "brush up the fire" & again "Keep up a roomy fire, Warren" and "I feel a sort of chilly" -Sunday Jan. 21st Mr. W. was very restless after 12 am. Wanted turning frequently. 9 am Awake - Looking pale and languid - 9.30 Ate his breakfast - sked for coffee. He did not want it yesterday prepared tea and [?]. Had his usual breakfast. Said he was not tired of the meat - (beef). In eating he often pauses in mastication. It seems impossible that he could eat meat unless scrapped or chopped fine - He seems to breath with some effort - 10 Asked for papers - Did not seem much interested in them. Read only a little while - 11 Dr. McAllister came. Did not have any conversation 11.30 Had two teaspoon fulls of brandy. Took some during the night. Had bed-pan but no passage - Complains - or speaks of pain in abdomen - 1 Turned - Sleeping or snoozing a little 2 Turned to left side. Not well enough to have his night shirt changed. 3 Again turned in bed - Is growing more restless - Has soreness in side and abdomen - Quite tender to the touch. 4 was turned again.5 Ate oysters. Ate bread and butter - Made a good meal - Asked for a cup [cuttard?] yesterday. Did not want it then. Tonight said he would "sample it" Said it was so good I have finished it - 5.30 was turned again. Looks pinched about the nose. Breaths loudly - The general feature of his case today is quietness.Thursday Jan. 21st 1892. Mr. W. slept until 11 am being turned twice only in that time He looked peaceful in countenance and comfortable in position. Occasionally he would open his eyes for a moment. 10am - Miss Jessie Whitman called with her and Mrs. George W. They came up and looked at W.W as he slept. Both thought him looking thin in the face. They also observed the falling away in his hands. 11.15 At this time Dr Longoker came in. Did not say much. Asked W.W. if he felt he could resume massage Mr. W. said no, that he was too sore and lame for it. Mr. W. gave such a good account of his own condition. He doubtless feels better. There is no gain excepting in his own hopeful contemplacation of his own care. He has become more emaciated in the last week than in the two previous ones. 11.30 Ate beef - 2 ozs. scrapped and broiled, took 1 slice Mr. W. says he prefers beef stock and coffee to anything else for a first meal - He has no choice between the steak and an egg. Unless he calls in particular for an egg he has the beef. 2 Mr. W. is quiet to day. 3 Changed his bed and did some things for him Washed his face & eyes. 5.30 Mr. "Bob" Ingersoll and his brother in law called. Mr. W. was told who had come. Requested to be turned to his right side (He was upon his left which would cause his back to be towards a caller.) He had onlybeen in the left position a short time and was napping in comfort and ease. His willingness to change at once and his desire to be in a good position to see and talk with his visitors showed the pleasure he had in seeing them. Mrs D. and I arranged him in a suitable and easy posture and then called them into the room. Mr. I. spoke first congratulating himself, and the world at large in being able to greet W.W. in person. Mr. W. responded in congratulating himself in seeing Mr. I. in like wise - Mr I. stayed three quarters of an hour - Talked on personal matters, literature, poets, poetry, and cooking. W.W. spoke his love and veneration of Bryant. Mr. Tauble came in a few moments, before they took their leave. 6 Mr. W. asked "Has Mary a [fesh] fresh egg in the house"? (Mrs D. has a hen that lays daily, the eggs are always held in reserve for him) "Then I will have one - the effect of seeing Mr. I has had the effect of making me hungry" ate a fresh egg, and a slice of milk toast. He has had sweet coffee to drink during the afternoon. He insists in drinking out of "The glass pitcher" 9 P.M. W.W. has had a quiet evening Friday. Mr. W. passed a remarkable good night. 9 Was awake early. Had a bowel movement. Was bathed all over and had his breakfast ate Beef and toast. 10 Called for his mail, and papers - He is bright and cheerful and has a calm satisfied look. Has written a little yesterday and today 12 Had second movement of bowels - 5 Had an egg and toast - 6 Is quiet and seems sleepy.Saturday Jan. 23 Mr. W. awake at 9.30 - movement of bowels, 11 Milk toast. 11.30 Dr called - Mr. W. quite bright. 12. Reading letters and papers - 2 Mr. Sharp and Miss North called 3 Had boiled breast of Chicken and brown bread. Sunday Had a more restless night. An involuntary passage 4. a.m. Slept until 10 am - 11 Had chicken toast and coffee - 12 A large passage - Dr. ordered burnt brandy 2 was bathed and had clothing changed. 4 Sleeping. Had dose handy and Paregoric at 12.30 Passed a night much like others. Had two doses Paregoric and brandy. It caused an itching. Monday Was awake early. 9.30 Had an egg and toast, drank coffee - 10 Requested pen and ink - wrote a little - signed his name to two papers - Sent Warren to the bank --& [?]6 11 Read a little - and rested. Gave Warren & I $1.00 Mrs. Davis $1.60 12 Sleeping lightly 2 Awake but rather tired - looks flushed in the face. Seems very wakeful today. 3 Had beef and bread and butter. Dr. called while he was eating. He talked to the Dr. Said he could not account for his bowel difficulty. Mr. George Whitman called while Dr was here. 4 Tried to read a little 4.30 was turned to left side 5 is quiet and trying to rest.Tuesday Jan. 26th 1892. Mr. W. was very tired and wore out last evening. Was restless part of the night. Slept until 11.30 a.m. was turned from side to side a number of times. 12. Had an egg and toast. Drank a large mug coffee - was too tired to write - today, but asked for Papers and mail - 12.30 Had a large loose passage from the bowels - Felt the inclination a long time before having it. Used the bed-pan. 2 Has read a little and rested a little - 3 Mr. McKay called. Talked of the Autograph for book 3.30 Dr came - Asked W.W how he felt Answered, "I think I had ought to be better" Dr. asked are you better? "No I feel all the time so weak." He then gave Dr. an account of his Condition "Had a bowel movement every day two thirds of the time copious -appetite good - eat hearty - read my letters - have written two or three take an interest in everything - Feel sick of the Chillian affair - dont approve of the way our government treats it. They are on high stilts. Read my Critic. Mr McKay has just been here." He said "you have not seen him for some time" "He comes quite regular - He has had a good deal of trouble in his family - wife sick - his father sick - dying - He was an interesting old man - a Scotch-man McKay has been good to me - They say all the publishers growl like the devil. I am satisfied with him. He has paid me a good royalty tries to [?] my whims - puts on no airs - Tom Harned was here last night - And Dr. Longaker. He wants to see you. I guess it is not to compare notes. I have an ideaDr. you have the [hand] case pretty well in hand - any how" "Dr. Longaker says I am a mystery to him - Dr. Mc. said you are to us all. Dr Bache came and remained all night - thinging the end had come "I thought so myself, and was quite willing it was so-- quite willing" 4 Had 12 small oysters - ate them with brown bread. Had two hiccoughs while eating. The Printer called for a moment 4.30 Mr. W. very tired - Said he was too "deadly tired" to see Mrs. TraubelThursday Jan. 27th 1892 Mr. W. slept until 10 [?] Had his eyes face and one hand washed. He looked much brighter than last night - He said he would like some oysters if any were left. 10.30 Ate quite heartily of them - for him - ate a slice brown bread toast and drank a large cup of Coffee. Said all tasted good. 11 Had things handed to him and wrote two letters. Dr. McAllister came - 12 was turned to left side - Rested and soon fell asleep - 3 Still sleeping. A gentleman called. 3.15 Mr. W. awake was turned to right side 3.30 Had his dinner. Ate beef steak about 3 ozs. One half slice bread and butter. Said "It is favorable that my appetite continues good. Everything tastes good to me." Wanted coffee again. Has never drank it twice before in one day. 4 Sleeping lightly - 5 Complained that knees pained him. Tried application of heat - (hot water bag) 5.20 Said the heat aggravated the painAlways feels relief to have the pillow between his legs changed as soon as warm. Found his knees cold - Tried flannel on one knee. Did not like it 6 This has been a quiet day - no callers so far to see him - and some good sleep. Talked a little on general topics with Dr. McAllister. Has said a number of times - "Keep up a good fire"Thursday Jan. 28th 1892. Mr. W. passed a fair night "So, So" as he expressed it to the Dr. 9 Awake - Had told Warren a while before when being placed in a new position, he hoped every thing would be great as he was going to have a good morning's sleep. Was wide awake at once - asked for breakfast 9.20 Had an egg and toast. Drank a big mug of coffee - The Coffee taken yesterday afternoon did not make him wakeful. 10. Had letters and papers. Talked to Warren about old picture on the wall. Said it was given to him 40 or 50 years ago - Explained it. Seemed very bright - Talked of the picture of the Swedish boy "[Store?]" Talked of the bond and affection between them. Said he was confident he was dead or he would have had a letter from him. That "Store" would be 55 years old at this time.Said "There is a good deal in the papers about me in different countries and Steve would have seen I was sick. He would surely have written. Yes I am confident he is dead. It is now some three or four years since our correspondence closed." Talked of the little picture of Washington and Lincoln. Said he had bought it while in Washington. That all had laughed at him from the Attorney general to the porter for having it - That he had still persisted in keeping it [st]upon the wall in his office He looked at Lincoln and said "How all who lived at the time look with [?] up the murder of that man" Tears filled his eyes - 10.30 Had an enormous bowel movement. Much gas with it. Was washed and had bed changed a little. Stood it well and said "The relief to have it over is so great2 For some time he breathed with an effort His respirations were even 15 a minute So loud as to be easily counted at the window - He has an occasional hiccough as he has had for the past few days - 11.30 Reading his papers - Mr. Ingram called Brought a bed rest. Saw Mr W a minute - 12 Tired - Dr. McAllister came. Talked a little to him - On general topics and his own condition. He realizes his own lack of gain in strength. Dr said "You have written to Dr. Buck. "Yes" he answered. "Horace writes daily - I could not get along without him. - he has been very faithful to me. "He seems to be thinking of his friends - 12.30 Had a mug cocoa 1 was turned to left side - Slept a little.3 Had beef steak and toast - He says daily he likes the old things best. Ate well and had a piece of brown bread and butter after eating what was brought. Drank cocoa again. 4 Quiet but not asleep. He seems so weak - Complained some of pains in legs - Said his head ached - a little 5 Very quiet 6 Mr. Traubel came in. Mr. W. too tired to say much - 8 Quiet - Warren turned him 9 Still quiet 9.30 Turned - and bed changed a little - Has brandy and water for night has drank a littleReceived Camden New Jersey Jan 29 1892 of Horace L. Traubel, Fifty=Two & 34/100 in full for services for Walt Whitman & for board to Jan 31st, inclusive Salary 35.00 Board 17.34 $52.34 Warren FretzingerFriday Jan. 29th 1892. Mr. W. woke up at 10 - asked for his breakfast at once 10.30 Seems weak and not at all inclined to talk, ate some toast - a large piece - and a large cake fry. - Drank coffee, but did not seem to crave it as he has for a few days past - Looks pale - and breathes loudly and with a seeming effort - (Labored breathing - Reading papers and letters - 11. Dr. came Mr. W only said he felt like sleeping - Did not talk at all with Dr. 11.30 Eyes closed and very quiet 12.30 PM Turned to left side - quiet and to all appearance sleeping. He is "deadly" quiet - 4 Has been so very still some of the time really sleeping. Miss Jessie Whitman called waited a long time for W.W to wake - He slept from 2 to nearly 4 very soundly awoke and was turned to right side before seeing Miss W. 4.30 Very still - Has spoken little today. No conversations at all - 5 was turned again - 5.30 Had oysters toast and tea. Said the oysters tasted oystery - All well.2 Friday - 6 very quiet indeed - Had one hiccough while eating - The only one today -Saturday Jan. 30th 1892. Mr. W. slept until 9.30 was awoke a number of times and turned. 9.30 asked for his breakfast. 10 Ate 1 egg and 1 slice toast. Had tea seems to have had enough coffee for the time being - Said when told the old hen kept the fresh egg supply up. "Good - a good old hen - A good old hen." 10 Had a small thin passage or "a suspicion" of a passage much gas had collected in the intestines - 11.30 Had papers and writing materials - Wrote a little - Said "I am expecting a reporter tomorrow - maybe to day - I will see him for a minute -" At 10 He had Warren lift him up and hunt up some particular bundle of papers Selected some and put what he wrote with them. Had them tied up together 11.45 Dr. Longaker came. Advised returning to the [staecknieri?] granules. Mr. W. consented. To take three daily. Told the Dr. He enquired whether the grip was increasing or dying out. Spoke of his own breathing - Answered Drthat he breathed through his nostrils entirely - Said I have a good appetite - eat heartily - told what he ate asked - "Do you think I eat too much - Dr. said "no" Said I generally have a movement of the bowels every other day - sometimes copious - To day very small - He said you have your good and bad times - "Yes I fluctuate" To day I feel better than yesterday - Dr asked if he had been looking over proofs - "No old stuff - Told of expected reporter said it was for James Gordon Bennett I wish to please him. 12.45 Dr McAllister came. 12.45 Dr L. left letters - one for Mr. Traubel and one for Dr McAllister 1 was turned to left side 2 Sleeping - very quiet - 3 Awoke. Took granule - was turned to right side - 4 Ate heartily of beef steak - brown bread and cocoa - was hungry. 5 Turned to side and had sheet changed seems tired but not exhausted - Still breathes labored especially when tired. 6 Mr Traubel came -Monday Feb. 1st Mr. Whitman passed a very restless night. 8 was awake a moment and saw Mr. Traubel 9 sleeping; looks pale and breaths labored - 9.30 Still sleeping - 11 Awake - asked for breakfast. Said "I think a ate too much yesterday I will have less this morning." Had milk toast and a small cake of beef. Wished coffee - Was then bathed a little and had mail & papers given him. 11.15 Both Drs came. Answered Dr. L's inquiry as to his feelings - "Just now badly - Belly and side sore" "Yesterday midling - last night bad - " Told correctly about evacuations from the bowels - (No large one since Thursday noon) Said. I had my breakfast about one half an hour ago. My appetite is good. I was [afraid?] I over did the matter yesterday and did not eat as much as usual today". Was not talkative to either Dr. L. said - "You have discontinued the granules." Yes they effect me like a flame." "Did they before?" "I suspected it before. I want something to sooth me." Spoke again of the great tenderness in abdomen and side, said it extended up to [?]. Said there was at present no great trouble with bladder 12 Looking papers over - Does not seem to evince the same interest in them that hedid the early part of last week. 1 was turned - Lay quietly for a while - Eyes closed asked for bedpan - No passage 2 Turned to left side. Looks so pale [pail] and languid. Sleeping a little 3.30 Prof. Brinton came - Mr. W. said he would see him a minute - Prof. B. talked very encouragingly to Mr. W. - Mr. W said "I suffer all the time with my belly - it is terrible" - Said he ate well and that the food tasted natural when Prof B questioned him. Said he did not sleep well. Prof B. said you have a good pulse - and if your appetite is so favorable you will soon be much stronger. Mr. W. said "It is slow work slow work," answered that Horace was here every day. Said he has been faithful - Drs watchful - nurses [tip] tip top. Prof. B said then much credit is due them - their care, and your own good constitution seems to have brought you through. "Yes they fought like royal tigers - all of them." Prof B. remained 7 1/2 minutes in the room. 4 Had supper. Bread and butter. Oysters and tea. Had a mug of cocoa at 2 4.30 Still not sleeping but lying with closed eyes. 8 Quiet excepting the usual wish to be changed in position.Tuesday Feb. 2nd 1892 Had another restless night. Wanted change of position often. 10 Slept well during the morning - Awake at 10.30 Had his breakfast. Did not eat as well as some days - and although he asked for coffee did not drink as much or with the same relish. 11 Had the daily papers - Read but not with much interest. Was changed in position a number of times before 1 o'clock - The abdomen is less painful - Slept until 3.30 - Mrs. George Whitman and Miss Jamie called 1.20 Just after Mr. W. was turned, came into the room and looked at him. He slept well and soundly - 4 Had supper - did not eat much - at this time. Was turned and continued quiet. 6 Mr. Trauble came in. Mr. W. talked with him. Did not say much to Dr. this morning -Wednesday February 3d 1892. 10 Mr. W slept until 10 a.m. being turned a couple of times. Had his breakfast. Seems more cheerful looking. Was bathed eyes face neck and hands - Asked for bed-pan - 11.30 Had daily [paters], papers. 12 Had a small glas of Champagne - No passage from bowels - much gas. 1 Sleeping - Dr. came Mr. W. did not speak to him. 1.30 Still Seeping. 4 Mr. W. had a long quiet sleep. Has had the hicough a little - two or three at a time twice or three [th] times today. Had mutton broth for supper - Said it was good. 5 Fell into a doze just after eating. Has slept more today than yesterday. Slept more than usual yesterday. [Shas] Has taken little notice of any one to day. Seems to court sleep.Thursday Feb. 4th 1892. 8 - Had some Champagne Very quiet. 10 Has been turned in bed twice. 12 Slept until 11.30 Had mutton broth and a 1 glas of champagne - 1.30 Had small passage from bowels - much gas - Has been remarkably quiet - Has 3 not looked at the papers for the first time since he commenced looking at them. 4.30 Had his supper. said it was good. 6 Talked with Mr. Trauble. - Mrs Fitzinger brought the young Walt here this afternoon. It was brought into the room. Mr. W took it in his warms. Was pleased to see it and said. "[Dear] "You handsome little fellow it does me good to look at you. Two Walts - one just coming on the stage and one just stepping off."Friday Feb. 5th 1892 The quiet Mr. W. has maintained for two days is not broken .. Did not get wide awake enough to be washed and eat his breakfast until noon 12 o'clock 1 Dr. Longaker came. Mr. W. seemed pleased to see him but said little. Only said his side was what was troubling him. Has had but one passage - yesterday - in a week. Dr. L thought that was the cause of the pain. Mr. W. thinks not. Dr. L. suggested an enema. Dr. MC came at 3.45 - Mr. W. seemed glad to see him but did not say much. Dr. asked him if he dreamed much. "Yes a good deal" - "Unpleasantly" ? "No not very, still much more unpleasant than pleasant." Dr. M - said he thought there was more danger in starting the bowels than in not using the enema - Yesterday the passage was loose. Prescribed mustard for side. 4 Had a cup custard, brown bread and butter. Had a mug cocoa. Ate well, Has been very still indeed all day. Had yesterday's and todays papers did not look at them long. Had the mustard on 5.30Saturday Feb. 6th 1892. Mr. Whitman slept until 10 —Looked very pale. 10.30 Had his breakfast and enjoyed it. 11 Had a glass champagne, 12 Had large bowel movement. Was not weakened with it. Asked for pen, ink, and paper. Had writing board and wrote a letter. Wrote slowly and carefully — Read the papers. 2 Mr. Geo. Whitman called — Was alone with "Walt" for about 15 minutes. 3 Mr. Whitman dozed a little. Has not changed position so frequently today. The application of mustard alleviated the old side & "back belly" trouble. Had it applied again today. 4 Dr. Mc. Came. Mr. W. said "Mrs. Keller sit down and tell the Dr everything." Inquired of the pain might be caused by brine in the spleen. Dr. said "Wo," 4.30 Had supper. Ate well. 5 Hands Cold and face flushed.Sunday Feb. 7th 1892, Mr. Whitman slept - until 11 o clock. Had his breakfast - 11 30 - Ate with his usual relish. Was asked if there was not some thing he would like - some change of diet. Said "No I like what you bring and the way it's cooked." Had eyes and hands washed. Asked for paper ink pen and the daily papers. Had all given to him. Wrote a letter in addition to yesterday's letter to Dr. Johnston. Read a little. Complained of side. The surface is reddenedKern Fels Traubel Porter Falk Harned Wm Long Pence Bauer WhiteMonday Feb. 8th 1892. Mr. W. had his breakfast — immediately after awakening at about 10 o'clock — Drank his coffee eagerly. Said the first word after asking the time, "I think my coffee will make me feel better." Soon after eating, had a large loose passage from the bowels - was somewhat tired after it and being washed &c. Had his papers and mail. One letter only in the morning in reply to the letter accompanying "Leaves of Grass" to Tennyson Dr. McAllister came at noon, Mr. Whitman let it be told him, his conditions. Did not say much to Dr., but always tells whoever asks he is no better. Wrote two short letters with pencil. Looks pale in the mornings when sleeping. For a few days has again had a flushed face in the afternoon. Was thirsty and drank ice water during the early part of the day. The left cheek was very red after three o'clock. Speaks of being a little cold. Has the coverlid tucked about his shoulders.2 Still has pain in side — some positions are trying to the pain. In this case the change of posture is made at once. Again a "perish" is attained that eases the tremble. Has an application on made of glycerine, white of egg, mustard and flour. Is spread between flannel and held in place by - a flannel binder. Tuesday Feb. 9th 1892, 10 Mr. Whitman woke up and asked at once - "Has Warry gone!" (to Mr. Stafford's funeral) Was answered "yes" - said "Poor George Stafford this is the last of him." Miss Jessie was here. W. W. requested his breakfast at once - 10.30 Had his breakfast and ate well with - a relish. On waking up his forehead has large beads of sweat upon it. He looked worn and tired. 11 Saw Miss Jessie and Mrs. Geo. Whitman for a few moments. Was very quiet after they came out of the room. Was washed. Face and hands - 12 Had large bowel movement. Was more exhausted than yesterday. Had labored breathing and looked very weak. Read papers, or looked them over. Did not look at them long - 1 Was turned to side and dozed a little 2 Slept a while with — one or two times being changed in position 3.30 Dr. McAllister came. Mr. Whitman said, "Warry has gone to Geo. Stafford's funeral as my representative" 5 Had supper. Feeling a little chilly.Wednesday Feb. 10th 1892, Mr. Whitman slept until 11 o'clock . Said each time he was turned, "It must be very chilly - Keep up a good fire" 11.30 Had his breakfast - Said "Warry I suppose is asleep He must be used up today." On being told Warry slept until 12 last night said "Well that must help some." "How is everything going on today" 12 had mail 1 letter. Had daily papers - 1 Wrote a letter 4 Had supper. Asked for a cup custard for his supper - enjoyed it. 6 Had a call from Mr. Stedmon -Thursday Feb. 11 Mr. Whitman slept until noon. Had a call- a lady and gentleman - before he had breakfasted Saw them a moment. Had his breakfast, Had face eyes and one hand washed. Received a clove apple from E.P.G. Was pleased with it. 1 Had daily papers - Read a little Nosanocea serial hiccough at anytime. Uses the suffer ring most of the time. Asked on awakening [If] "Is worry in bed" Dr. came. Mr. W did not say much. Answered to the Dr's. questions, how he had passed the night, and was now feeling so-so each time. Said the side gave an occassion [stret chtch] stitch of pain at times Mr. W - has been very still. Has not talked much and has slept a good deal. 5 Had his supper - not sleeping but dozing a little - midnight - 12 Has been very siseters since 6. P.M.Friday Feb. 12th 1892. Mr. Whitman had a restless night‒. Very much so to 12 midnight. Was awake at 11 had breakfast at 12‒ After breakfast had the daily papers for a while was not washed. After looking at the papers 1 wished to turn to left-side. Lay very still and without speaking. Dr. McAllister came. Mr. Whitman said only "ah - Dr." Dr. said he had a [wavering] wavering pulse - wavering and weak. 2 Was turned to right-side. Slept some. 3 Still sleeping‒ 4 Very quiet. Has been turned to right-side 5 Had his supper. Has scarcely spoken today. 6 Still lying on side — Saturday Mr. Whitman was awake at 10‒ had his breakfast. Had small bowel movement. Not formed ‒ was partially bathed . Dr McAllister came. In answer to Dr's inquiry as to his feeling said "Not much difference ‒ slowly wearing away." "Had did you sleep last night - Midling" Said he took little interest in the daily papers — which were about him upon the bed. — Said he was "Mentally tired" Said It is "Slow but steady wear." Dr. Longaker came at 1 [Sa] P.M. Said he could suggest nothing new to do — Mr. W. was pleased to see him but did not talkmuch to him. Was dozing when he came - Said "Tell the Dr. all" was expecting someone from N.Y. at 1 o'clock 2 Mr. W. very quiet sleeping -- was turned at -- 3 — Fell into a doze again. 4 Was turned and changed about some. Still sleepy -- 4.30 Turned again 5 Had supper. Ate well. Beef steak toast & cream. Said in reply to "You look better do you feel so. "I certainly feel no worse."Sunday Feb . 14th 1892. Mr. W. Slept until 11 — had partial lunch and breakfast - Read the papers a while. Mr. 12 Harned called. Was quiet most of the afternoon. 5 Had his supper - 6 was turned to left side 7 Was turned again. Occasional hiccough.Monday, Feb. 15th 1892. Last night was a more quiet one than W.W. has passed in some time. Was more restful and quiet. Was turned fewer times and slept better. Slept until 10--asked for his breakfast at once. Was sleeping when it came. Awoke and ate it. Had papers and mail--one letter. 12 Was turned to left-side. Sam was sleeping 1 Dr. McAllister came. Said you seem sleepy. "Yes I am having and easy time just-now. I nurse them"--Closed his eyes again. 3 Has been quiet--with--occasional changes of positions. 4 Changed his shirt and gave him a partial bath. Seemed very tired. Has cough at times. 5 Ate oysters toast and cream. 6 Sleeping 9 Still sleeping. Has had brandy and water, and been turned a number of times. 10.33. Had a brandy and water--after drinking it he said, Jesus Christ, the first real sleep that I have had for three days and to be woke up. I said ever Horace said that he would have to see you tonight even if he had to wake you up. What for he said. I told him that I believed that they were raising some money in N. Y. for him, to be spent in flowers, for his room. Dr. Hill--he said, I believe that the only sensible ones are you, Mary, and Mrs Keller you three let me alone.Feb. 16th Tuesday Mr. W. had a sleepy morning. Did not awaken until 1 - noon. Had dinner and was washed up a little. Had papers - Did not seem to care for them. Had his mail - papers & 1 letter from Mr. Wallace. Dr. Came at 3.30 - Mr. Whitman asked "How is the weather" - "Splendid" "not cool" Spoke of side. Said it was still painful. Was tired - Said to Mrs. Davis "Here I am in my misery." Requested light supper and that not early. Had soup enjoyed it. Mr. Trauble came in while W.W. was eating. Talked of the Flower friend and read extracts from papers. 10 Mr. W. passed a quiet evening-- Wednesday Feb. 17th 1892. Mr. W. had a fairly good night--. Slept until 9a.m. Had breakfast early & papers. Only glanced at them. Had champagne at 11-Thursday Feb. 18th 1892. 8 Mr. Whitman woke early. Said I will have my breakfast at 10 o clock or a little after 8.15 Said the cellar door must be open. I feel the air. It was not, but the wind was [to] towards the little room window - Lay quietly [dozing] dozing until 9.30 - Napped and said "Well what about my breakfast? I have been waiting an hour for it" I told Warner I would have it at 10 - was told it was ready and waiting for him. 10 - Ate will - Had the terapin and jelly. Brown bread and butter. 11 - Drank a glass of champagne - Said "After all the mutton is much better than the terapin. Give me the mutton every time. Select a good price, not as sheepy as the lost old sheep' - referring to the beef soup [from] of the night before. "That was good, but the sheep was a little to old - " 11.30 Had bed pan a long time. No passage. 12.30 Dr. McAllister came. Mr. W was looking at Poet Lore - Dr. said you are indulging in seeding. Answered - "Not much indulgence I wile away a little time." Asked how the weather was, Said "I had a good breakfast - Stewed terapin & g" Dr said pretty rich diet - for a rich person - How did you stand it - all sighs-, "I guess"Thursday Feb. 18th 1892, Dr. Longaker came. Made examination of side. Mr. W. greeted him with "Good morning Dr. I am not quite so torpid as when I saw you last." Said his side was not so bad. "It lets up on me at times" Drs. both said "you look particularly bright today, " Said he looked and seemed better than in any time in ten days. W.W remarked "Looks are deceiving" He does seem better. 4.15 - Had a quiet afternoon - ate rice puding - beef Lima beans & Brown bread for his supper. Ate well, Has taken to the rubber ring again. He is much easier to turn than a few days ago. 9:30. turned Mr. W. said to him. we think of getting you a new bed" when you get over in the middle of this bed, you get away from us, he said. I will be getting away from you altogether some fine morning, And where -- who knows, I said, well we will not worry about that. No he said we won't meet trouble half way.Friday Feb. 19th 1892. W.W. slept until 10 - Had his breakfast at 10.30 ate well. asked for papers mail &c. Had two letters. One an application for autograph. 11 Said "The devil has broke loose again" Had an uncontrolled movement in bed. Had bed pan. Had large passage. Formed and in good condition. Was very tired after it, and did not say anything to Dr. McAllister who came in at the time. 11.30 Looked tired, and had hiccough a little Hiccough [seems] is more marked. 12 Looked at papers again a minute - then was turned to side. 3 Has been very still indeed. Has been turned a few times but is not at-all cheerful, Has wanted the fire kept up well. His room has been very hot. 5 Had oysters toast and tea. Ate well.Saturday Feb. 20th 1892. Mr. W. passed a restless night. A cough with raising mucus kept him awake. Was restless and had frequent turnings. 10 awake - said " I will have my breakfast in 1 half hour" Had toast egg - coffee Brown bread and wine jelly. Ate well. Had eyes hands and face washed. Had papers. Took little interest in them. Had bed pan a long time with no avail. 12 Dr. McAlllister came. Mr. W. did not make conversation. Only said "Good morning Dr." "Tell the Dr all there is to tell" Mr. W. had a cold, clammy sweat on forehead and head during the forenoon. Grew warmer and then hot towards night. Face flushed in afternoon. 3 Has slept some - a good deal - and quietly coughs and raises some. Hiccough at intervals - very still indeed - 4.30 had supper. Ate well - Does not drink nearly as much with his meals - Has brandy and water nights and drinks frequently. Had ice water a number of times in night. 6 Dr. Longaker came. Mr. W. did not talk much. Mr. Trenble came in at the same time 7. Turned to right-side.Sunday Feb. 21st 1892. Mr. Whitman passed a more restful night than the one before. Still was restless and turned from side to side frequently. 10.30 Awake and had breakfast. Had large beads of sweat on Forehead - Looks pale and weary - 11.30 Had face and hand washed. Had papers- 12 Dr McAllister came. Mr. Whitman said he felt a "General uncomfortability" all over - 1 The cough with loose mucus continues. Much mucus is raised - 2 Sleeping lightly - Turned frequently. 4.30 Had oysters, stewed tomatoes and toast as well. Does not drink with meals as much as formally- 5 Turned to side - Has been quiet all day, Has said but little. 6 Had back hips & g washed - seems much depressed - 8 Has had the cough and raising all the evening. Monday Feb. 22nd 1892. Mr. W had a better night than the night of Saturday - Still was restless and frequently turned from side to side. Slept better towards morning and sat side a good slumber by daylight. Did not awaken to say anything until 11 - am 11.30 Had breakfast. Ate well - while waiting for his breakfast, Mr. Trauble and Warner put his new bedstand up. He did not seem interested, in, or disturbed by it. After he had eaten Warner took him in his arms and put him into the bed. He looked pale but stood it all well - 12 Had daily papers - Read a little - Put his signature to a paper with Mr. G . Used pen and ink - Read a letter. Had a glass of champagne- 4 Has slept some. Stood the change well - Looks tired and pale - 5 Had mutton broth, bread and butter. C[?]e[???] drink ate well. Like Oliver Twist - called for more. Unlike poor Oliver he got it. 7 Had an enormous passage - Stood it well. Said he was fortunate to be alone at the time. 8 Quiet - but not sleeping - Tuesday Feb. 23rd 1892, Mr. W. has had one of his quiet days. Has hardly spoken, has neither read the papers or writen anything. Has not had the curtain raised by bed - something unusual. Had no mail - ate his breakfast well, but relapsed into the quiet state again. Has slept some - and been turned occasionally not as often as usual. Told Mrs. Davis he was feeling miserable all over - Dr. came at 4.30 Mr. W. has livened up a little just before he came. Spoke to Dr. Said he was "So so" ask what kind of weather it was and a few general things. 5 Had supper. Ate well. Drank 1 cup flax seed tea. The loose phlem has commenced to trouble him. 7 Still coughing and raising phlem. Has a bell to ring instead of using cane Wednesday Feb. 24th 1892. Mr. W. was awake at 10. Looked much better than yesterday Mrs. Geo. W. called - Saw Mr. W. a while Mrs. Stafford also called upon him. Mr. W. pleased to see both. at 12 Dr. Longaker came made examination of side. Mr. W. said he was in misery all the time. When the Dr. came into the room he found W.W. reading the daily papers. Dr. said "You look as though you might be enjoying yourself - replied " Looks are deceptive - I am in misery all the time" Dr. Mcallister came a few moments later. Mr. W wrote to his sister and signed two P.O. orders. He read a long time. Had picture of Tom Paine sent to him at 4.30 had oysters toast and tea. Ate well. Had some sleep during the afternoon. Had two bowel movements in the early evening. Thursday Feb. 25th 1892. Mr. W. seems very bright this morning. Had breakfast at 10.30 Mrs Geo. Called. Was glad to see her. Read letters and papers - was turned to side at 11.45 Soon fell into a good sound sleep. Dr. Mcallister came. Mr. W did not awake. Had a long sleep. Was awake at 3. Took flaxseed tea. Had papers for the second time today. Something new. Seems rested by long sleep. Had bed-pan - no movement much gas - ate clam broth beef toast and tea. Had a good appetite and ate well, when told "you are better" replied "I do begin to feel more restless" Has seemed betterFriday Feb. 26th 1892 Mr. W was awake early. Had his breakfast and daily papers. Also N. Y. [Tribune] Telegram and a magazine. Read a while. Looked bright. Dr. McAllister came at 11 o'clock. Mr. W. talked cheerfully to him. After he had gone Mr. W. had face neck and ears washed. Seemed to give out at once. "Turned" (not exactly "his face to the wall," and was speechless but to the window. Was still and speechless until 4.30. Was turned a few times. At 4.30 called for supper which was at that time on the way. Ate well. Looked better than during the afternoon.Sunday Feb. 28th 1892, Mr. Whitman had one of his sleepy [forensoons.] forenoons. Did not awaken until noon. Had his breakfast at 1P.M. The Dr. Mr. Trowble and Mr. Hary Stafford called while he was sleeping Their coming into the room did not [arouse] arouse him Read the papers. Slept a portion of the afternoon Had a small formed passage. Monday Feb 29. 1892. Had a very restless night - was constantly turned. Slept until 10 - had breakfast. Looks pale and seems relaxed in body. Read papers and mail 3 letters a constant desire for bed-pan. Has it but only a small passage in evening. Had supper at 430 asked for something light.Tuesday Mar. 1st 1892. Mr. Whitman was awake at 10 - Passed a better night than the previous one. Had his breakfast at 10 30. Ate an egg & toast, and drank a little coffee. Has drank but little of anything with his meals for over two weeks. Had ice water during the evening and night. Looks badly - Has a slight return of the labored breathing. Seems weak and acts depressed. Took little interest in papers. Had no letters. The Dr. -- McAllister -- came at 12. Mr. W asked to have the Dr. told all there was to tell. Seemed indisposed to speak at all. Had put papers aside and was on his left side when the Dr. came. Took a large glass of champagnePassed the afternoon in sleeping very lightly, or lying with closed eyes. Was turned quite often. Had asked for a cup custard yesterday. For today ate nothing but that. At 6 is on side, quiet and still excepting an occasional angle or hicccough.Wednesday Mar. 2nd 1892. Another of Mr. W's quiet days. Breakfast at 10 30. Ate very well indeed. Looks pale and languid. Not inclined to move or speak. Dr. McAllister found him sleeping at noon. Dr. Longaker came a moment after Dr. M. left. Dr. L. thought he looked thiner in the face. He awoke while Dr. L. was here. Did not say much to him. Dr. L. did not remark anything. Inquired all about him. Mr. W relapsed again into quiet and remained so until 3 p.m. at that time took a cup of flaxseed tea. The phlem has commenced again. At 3 it was troubling him and preventing him from sleeping. Had curtain raised and had mail given him. A number of letters and a magazine Looked letters over and glanced at the magazine. Had his eyes washed in hot water. Had face and hands washed.Hands very cold and arms half up to the elbows. The hot water did not warm them. Said "I must choose between two evils. When I lie upon my right-side the phlegm [choaks] choke some - when I lie upon my left - the side gives me misery "[Oz?]" I have to endure the misery of the side. Mr. Traubel came in a little before 6 Mr. W. at his best today. Talked to Mr. T. Again relapsed into the old quiet state. Wished oysters for his supper. Relished them. was turned a number of times between 6 and 9. At 9 sleeping quietly. Between 3 and 6 - the phlegm was very troublesome. Had a cough for a short time. From 6 to nine no cough no phlegm.Thursday Mar. 3d 1892 Mr. W. had a much more comfortable night than the preceding one. Had some good sleep and did not call Warren as much as usual. At 9 in the evening he had become flushed in the face and his hands had become, from so cold and colorless, feverishly hot. Ate an egg and toast at 1030 having been awake one half hour. Mrs. Geo. W. called and saw him a minute while his meal was being prepared He ate with relish but drank only a small quantity of coffee. As yesterday, he relapsed into the quiet state after eating. Not wishing mail, papers, or the light from window opposite bed. 12 Still "Speechless, motionless, unconscious to the darkness or the daylight" 3 Has hardly spoken Has been turned quite often Cannot lie long upon sightside. The phlem bothered him for a while at this time 3 P.M. it seemed to have sudenly stopped Side of head looks red like the settling of blood as it did a while ago. 4 Mr. W. has not reacted Still in a still state has not seen papers in two days.Friday Mar. 4th 1892. Mr. Whitman ate his first meal at 10 His appetite continues without changes no falling off or no desire for a different "menu". Looks better. Had his face and hands washed then called for papers. Had Wednesdays yesterdays and todays. Looked them over. Had pencil and paper. Wrote a note to his sister Read again in papers magazine & Harpers weekly. At 1.30 was turned to side and was quiet until 4. That is with occasional turnings. In the morning his face was much flushed. Dr came at 4 -- said his pulse was more rapid and weak 84Had letters at 4.30 read them Had mutton broth for supper Ate with rilish. Had a drink of Champagne‒ Had small bowel movement‒. 6 Talked with Horace 9 Quite restless has had brandy. Saturday Mar. 5th 1892 Mr. W. feels about as yesterday. Had his breakfast at 10.30. Ate well as usual. Read letters and papers. Dr came at noon. Mr. W. said little. Said he was miserable all over. At 1.30 was turned to side. Slept a little cannot lie upon right side a long time The phlem troubles him and worse when on right side. Face so flushed especially right cheek. Said he felt cold‒ Knees cold ‒ feet a little so. Sunday Mar. 6th 1892 Mr. W. was awake very early. Looked wide awake when turned to right side at 9 o'clock . Asked for breakfast at once. At 9.20 asked to be changed again to left side before eating . The phlem still so troublesome as to prevent his remaining on the right side long. Ate well- enjoyed his baked apple. Had face hands and eyes washed and then had daily papers. Read a while dr. Mcallister came at 11.30. Mr W requested the Dr. told all Mr. Harned and Mr. Hadkenson ? came in as the Dr. left Mr. W. had just been turned to left side Saw Mr. Harned and spoke. Mr. H. said his companion was a friend of Dr. Buche - W. said "Dr. Buche is my best friend" Mr H said the springs of life were still working. Mr. W. said "Burning down."Mr. H said rusted but still running Mr. W. replied "Automatically" Asked Mr. H about a number of things. Has drank freely of flaxseed tea[Jan?] 11. 5-o'c p.m.--what time will you have your supper --I don't feel like anything-- W ate 8 or 9 steamed oysters--bread & butter-- 2 teaspoonfuls of brandy-- at at 5.40--Dinner 1/2 past [one?]-- very quiet -- face & hands washed -- looked over the paper a little -- Long [???] abt 2--[*For HLT.*] March 8th 11.30. Am Have just turned. Mr Whitman over on left side. he has been very quiet for the last hour and apparently asleep. 1.30. Pm Mr W just asked for his breakfast ate one soft boiled egg, one slice graham toast, and drank a little coffee Had his face hands washed still on left side 2. Pm Dr Longacre here. 2.15 Drank a little Champagne. 230. Bowel movement, small. Has had hips and a portion of the body bathed and is now looking over the morning papers. 4.10 Pm Mr W has been asleep for an hour has just awoke and asked to be turned on his right side. 4.30 Dr McAlister here 5.15 Pm Turned to left side and said he would like to have some steamed oysters in about half an hour[*For HLT*] March 8th 5.40. Pm. Mr W. ate eight steamed oysters. and some bread and butter. drank a little Brandy and water after eating. 6. Pm. Turned to left side Horace Trauble here 7. Still on left side and very very quiet. 7.50 Pm. Mr W. was just turned over on his right side. Asked me to turn him quickly as he got chilled when uncovered long. Drank more brandy and water-two teaspoonfuls of brandy. tablespoon full of water. Troubled with phlegm 8.30. Pm. Mr W. just asked me to shift him over to the left. Emptied urinal at 4.30. 6.[00] and 8.30 Pm 9.30. Pm Mr W. still on left side and very quiet 9.50 Pm Turned to right side. emptied urinal. 10.20. Turned to left side. had fresh pillows put under his head. and took a drink of ice water. 10.45 Pm Still on left side. very quiet. M V DavisSee note Mar [18] 8th 1892March 9th Was turned a number of times, but upon the whole passed a quiet night, laid longer on his right side than heretofore. done no talking. 8.30 A.M. W. was turned on his right side, asked for ice water. The first since eleven P.M. last night. still quiet. 9.30. Was turned to the left. had ice water. was told that is was a sunshiny day. asked if it was cold. asked him if he wanted mutton broth for his breakfast, said yes. 10.30. Was turned to the right. had his face & hands washed, then ate his breakfast of mutton broth. still quiet. Mrs Davis gave him his breakfast, only said good morning, Mary dear; 11.30. Emptied urinal. March 9th. 11.50. " " " " was turned over on right side 12.40 PM " Still on right side. 1.00 PM " " Turned to left side said he had had a good sleep, called me as I was leaving the room. 'Mary if the Doctors come you come 1.55. Pm in and talk to them " " still on left side and very quiet 2.30. PM " " Turned over on right side commenced [ra] 3.10. PM raising phlegm at once Turned over on left side 3.30 PM T.B. Newberry a Methodist minister called. did not come in. He said he was attending conference in Phil. was a stranger here and to Mr Whitman but said he would like very much to strike hands with him if he was able. I told him he was not. 4. PM " " Still on left side 4.20 Turned over on right side 4.30 Dr McAlester here March 9. 5.20 pm Mr. W as turned to left side Said he would like to have mutton broth for his supper. He ate quite a large bowl of it. Asked me what day it was 5.40 Drank a little champagneSee notes Mar 9 1892March 10th 7.50. A.M. passed a comfortable night. was turned a few times. Just turned to the right. asked for ice water. told him Dr. I. wanted him to have an injection today. Said, well. does not talk much. last two or three times when he has been turned, has not said anything, merely pointed to which ever side he wanted to go on. 8.25. Just turned to the right. had a drink of ice water. asked him how he felt said so, so. 9.30 gave Walt an injection of warm water and soap. had a fair passage. part loose * part hard. the loose like the yolk of an egg & the hard [like] yellow in color. had a drink of cocoa, before the injection and also a cup after. is on the bed pan. seems very weak. told me not to go far away. 12. W. Dr. McAllister hereMarch 10th 12.20 PM Dr Longacre here 2.30 " Mr W. turned to right [???] " used urinal 3. PM Turned to left. 3.40. Turned to right said he would like his supper at once. wanted cocoa, soft fried egg, and [???] toast. 4.40 " Turned over on right side 5.00 Turned to left 6. PM Drank a little brandy & water. and talks to Horace Trauble 6.20 " Turned over on right side. 7. PM Turned to left side. drank more brandy and water 7.40 Turned to right side 8. PM " to left " 9.10 Turned to right 9 30 " " asked for ice water " to be turned to the left 10.20 " more ice water 10.40 Turned to [left] right 20 " " left " " rightMarch 10 11.40 am Mr. W turned to left. 12.30 am Horace Traubel here. Turned over on right sidesee notes March 10 1892March. 11th 8.20 am Mr W. passed rather good night. From 12.30 to 4 AM. Then was turned a few times. I told him I thought I would wash his feet side he said "ah" do they need it". 10. " " AM Turned to the right- side for five minutes Mr Ingram called " " merely looked at him and asked to be turned back on his left side said he would like some mutton broth for his breakfast. 10.30 am " " Has had his breakfast 11. am Have just washed WW.'s feet & cut his toe nails changed his shirt also his bed. Left him on his right sideRowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 11th 11.05 Am Mr W said come in a few minutes and turn me back again. does not seem able to lay on the right side. " " just turned him back to the left. 11.45 " " Turned over on right side 11.50 Turned to left. 1.30 PM turned to right side 1 40 " turned to the left 3 10 Turned to the right. 3.20 troubled with phlegm and turned to left. 4. PM Turned to right 4.20 " to left at some milk toast and drank some cocoa. 5.30 Turned over on right side. 5.35 turned " " left[*see notes*] [*March 11*] [*1892*] Rudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallace Ruddiman, W. H. , Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, under W Ruddiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E. March 11th. 6.25 Mr W. Turned over on right side. 6.30 Turned to left. 7.15 " " turned to right side 7.20 " " " " left 8 35 Turned to right side 8.40 " " left " 9 30 Turned to right side 9.35 " " left " 10.20 Turned to right side 10.25 " " left. [*Took brandy at 6.25 & 8. Pm*] March 12 6. A. M. passed a restless night. was turned a number of times, drank plenty of ice water, is complaining of his left foot aching. Just got me to rub it. Also wanted the windows opened. has little or nothing to say. 6. 40. Wanted his left ankle rubed again said that it was paining. Am afraid to rub it much as the skin is very thin. rubbed it a little then bathed it in the lotion that Dr. McAlllister ordered. has not Rowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 12th Been turned for an hour and a quarter resting easy on his left side. 7.12 Turned to the right side asked how the fire was. Although he did not appear to be cold. As he was laying partly uncovered. 7.20 turned back to the left side 8.20 " " " " right " 8.35 " " " " left " And said that he would have a small portion of broiled beef. for his breakfast, said, be sure to cook it with a little butter. peper & salt. 9.30. turned to the right side. 10.10. Is eating breakfast. Mrs Davis giving it to him. Coffee & scraped beef. was turned to the left side after he finished breakfast. 11.30 Turned to the right sideRowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 12th [*Dr. L[?] was here - 11.15 am*] 11.40am Mr. W. Turned over on the side. 12.30 Turned to left side drank a little flaxseed tea. Had face, right ear and hands washed, and hair and whiskers combed and brushed. [*Dr L. here*] 2.09pm Turned over on right side. 2.30 Turned " " left " 3.50 " " " right " 4.05 " Turned " " left side 4 35 Ate a soft fried egg & some Graham toast 5.05 Turned to right side [5.17 Turned to right] 5.17 Turned to left side. 6. P.m. Turned to right side had brandy & water, drank all I gave him. 6.30 Turned to left. 7.17 Turned to right side.Rudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallace Ruddiman, W. H., Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, under W Ruddiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E.March 12th 7.35pm Mr W Turned to left 8.30 " " Turned to right. 8.40 Turned over on left side 9.30 Turned " " right. 9.45 Turned " " left. 10.30 " " "right. 10 45 Turned over on left side wants the left foot out of bed. put a pillow on a chair, and let the foot rest on the pillow. " " Took ice water. 11. wants the left foot farther out of bed. Drank more ice water 11.24 Turned to right 11.31 " " left. 12.20 Turned to right side 12.40 " " left "Rowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 13th Was quite restless during the night. Turned a number of times. Also drank a quantity of ice water. 7. A.m. turned to the right side. 7.10. " " " left " 8.10 " " " right " had ice water. 8.20. turned to the left side had ice water. asked him what he would have for breakfast. said I dont know? I [?ie] leave it to you. asked him if he would have a fresh egg. said yes? freshly cooked. 9.10 turned to the left. had face and hands washed. also middle parts. Then turned back to the left side. And is now 9.40 eating his breakfast of mutton broth did not want the egg, at the last moment preferred the broth. 10.52. turned over to the right side.Rowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 13th 11. a.m. Dr. McAllister here. Walt said 6? Dr. feet of his [?u?re] did not stay long. was turned back to the left side, done with talking. seemed to be troubled with phlegm while on right side. 12.25 W Turned over on right side 12 35 " " " left " 1 35 Turned " " right " Constantly troubled with phlegm 1. 55 turned to left 2. 50 " " right " 3 10 turned " left " 4 35 " ' right side 4 45 ' ' left ' Toast rare fried egg & cocoa 5. 20 turned to right side troubled with phlegm 5. 40 turned to left side took brandy & water 6. 10 turned to right sideRudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallace Ruddiman, W. H , Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, undr W Rudiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E.March 14 6.35 PM Mr. W. Turned to right side 6.40 " " left " 7.25 " " right. 7.30 left 8.25 " " right ". 8.30 Pm Turned to left side took drink ice water 9.25 Turned to right side 9.28 " " left side 10 20 Turned to right 10.25 " " left 11.12 " " right 11.15 " " left March 15th was quite restless during the night turned a number of times since two oclock has not had his pillow shaken up. told me to never mind it. has had a slight stool is [?ow]. 6. A.m. laying on the right side. has drank quite a quantity of ice water during the night. 6.10. turned to the left side had ice water. does not talk any.Rowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 14th. 11.20.A.M Wanted some champagne gave him some drank two glasses said it was good, told him. This is the last bottle, said, Oh? 11.40 Mr W Turned over on left side 12.30 '' '' turned '' '' right '' 12.40 Turned '' '' left '' 1.15 PM '' '' right. 1.20 '' left. 2.30 Turned to right. 2.55 '' '' left 4.05 Turned ' right. 4.20 turned '' left '' 4.50 turned to right. 5 pm Turned '' left Graham toast wet with hot milk and rare fried egg. 5.45 Turned to right 5.50 '' '' left took drink of brandy water 6.20 Horace Trauble here.Rowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.March 14th 7.30 a.m. Was turned to the right side. Said Just fine [?ot] then was shifted back again to the left side 8.30. turned to the [left] right side. said, I will be turned back again soon. 8.40. turned to the left side. said that he would have mutton broth for breakfast. 9.55 turned to the [left] right had his face and hands washed. then turned back to the left side again. 10.10. Is having his breakfast of mutton broth. is quiet. Mrs Davis asked him if he would have a cup of Cocoa. Said Yes ? 10.30. Called for the bed pan and is now drinking his Cocoa. 10.55. Wanted to see the papers. took them to him. is now looking them over.Rudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallac Ruddiman, W. H , Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, undr W Rudiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E.March 15th 7.10. a.m. turned to the right side. asked him if he would have his pillow shaken up. said no? 7.20. turned to the left side told him that I would give him another injection this A.M. said Oh? 8.20. turned to the right side. 8.26. turned to the left side. 9.26 turned to the right side. 10. a.m. Mrs. Whitman here went up & seen Walt. Was turned to the right & had cocoa. did no talking Just took Mrs W. hand. & held it awhile. 10.10. turned to the left side. gave him an injection. had a large movement. wanted to know if it was larger than last time. told him that it was. Afterwards had another cup of cocoa. is resting apparently easy, told him that I had written to J. W. Wallace. said - Ah? nothing more.Rudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallac Ruddiman, W. H , Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, undr W Rudiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E.March 15th 11:45 AM turned to the right side. 11:48 " turned to the left side 12:20. Drs Long [?] + [?} Allister here. took his pulse and respiration open his eyes R and l! Dr. [?] each one. Then dried them again and never spoke while they are here. 1. pm Turned over on left side 1 50 " " " right " 155 " " " left " 2.55 Turned to right " 3 pm. " " left " 3 55 Turned to right 4 pm " " left 4 48 Ate a little toast - and rare fried egg few spoonfuls of mutton broth. 4.50 Turned to right side. 4.55. " " left side. had face and hands washed hair and whiskers combed and brushed Rowland, Joseph S. Rowland, Mary Ann. Rowland, Mary G. Rowland, Maxwell, No. 1. Rowland, Nathan, Guardian of Florence Rowland. Rowland, Samuel. Rowland, Mrs. Sarah. Rowland, William. Rowland, Benjamin. Roy, A. C. Roy, Claudine.[*1892*] March 15 5. Rn WW Read telegram from B R Ingersol. after I read it to him he said. "dear dear good man. You are all good Mary". 5.35 " Turned to right side 5.40 " " left. 6.20 " " right 6.24 " " left 7.10 " " right [8]7.15 " " left 8.15 " " right 8 20 " " left 8 30 asked for drank a cup of cocoa. 9 pm Turned " right 9 10 " left drank part of cup cocoa 10 pm turned to right side 10 07 " " left " drank more cocoa 10 50 Turned over on right side 10 55 " " " left " 11 40 " " " right 11 49 " " " leftRudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallace Ruddiman, W. H , Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, undr W Rudiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E.March 16th 5.15. A.M. Turned to the right side. Wanted left hip powdered. Gave it a bath with lotions then powdered it. had much the same night as last night turned just about twice every hour. 5.30. Turned to the left side. Asked to have his left hip & leg bathed as far down as the ankle. done so. then powdered him. & turned him. 6.12 Turned to the right side. had left hip & bottom of back bone bathed. told him that there had been snow. said is there. 6.17. Turned to the left side. had his pillows shaken up the first time during the night from eleven oclock. 7.10. Turned to the [left] right side. is groaning. complained about his backbone being sore. 7.16. Turned to the left side. *for Horace Trauble*Ritter, Susan. Ritter, Jacob B., D. Caldwell, & F. Rivinus, Exrs. Est. Rivels, Giles. Rively, Mary Ann. Rhoads, Charles, Trustee undeer Will of Mary B. Smi Rhoads, Deborah. Rhoads, Elizabeth H. Rhoads, James. Rhoads, Joseph R. Rhoads, Joseph R., Gdn. of Cath. A., Annie P. M., a Rhoads, Joseph R., Guardian of Alfred and Emma M Rhoads, Joseph R., Trustee of Mary Dolan, et al. Rhoads, Margaret E.March 16 th 8 15 was Turned to right side. 8. 29 " " " left side. 9.30 " " " right " . 9.40 " " " left " . 10.a.m. Had his breakfast. consisting of toast (some fried egg). Meat cake & coffee. pro- posed putting the rubber ring under him when he was on the left side, but he objected. he also said that he did not care to have his face & eyes washed this a.m. but consented to have his hands rinsed off. You may wash my left hand. he said, holding up his right. but I washed both. 10 35 Turned to the right. 10 40 " " " left. 11 33 Turned to the right side 11 40 " " " left " . 12 30 pm Dr Longaker here 12 35 turned to the right side 12 45 " " " left. on rubber cushion * for Horace Drauble *Ritchie, Craig D., & A. E. Wiegand, Tsts. for Elizabe Ritchie, Mary C. Ritchie, Robert. Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Mary Dur Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Matilda K Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for for Emily He Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Ellen Mas Riter, Gilbert. Riter, Henry G. Riter, Matilda. Riter, Michael. Riter, Sallie. Rittenhouse, Emeline Reiner.16 March Pm WW 1 45 Turned to the right 1 52 " " Turned " " left 3 10 " right 3.20 Turned, left 4 30 " " " right 4 40 " " left 5. pm Ate a little mutton broth 5.35 Turned to the right 5.45 Turned to the left 6 45 Turned to the right 6 55 ' ' " left 7.50 " " " Right 8.00 " " " left 8.55 " " " right 9. " " " left. 10.20. " " " right. 10.25 " " " left 11.47 " " " right. 11.50 " " " left. 1.10 am. " " " right 1.15 " " " left 2.15 " " " right 2.18 " " " left (Changed as usual every hour between 2:18 & 5:55) 5:55 " " " right [5]6:55 " " " leftRitchie, Craig D., & A. E. Wiegand, Tsts. for Elizabe Ritchie, Mary C. Ritchie, Robert. Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Mary Dur Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Matilda K Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for for Emily He Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Ellen Mas Riter, Gilbert. Riter, Henry G. Riter, Matilda. Riter, Michael. Riter, Sallie. Rittenhouse, Emeline Reiner.17. March 7 55 Pm WW Turned to right. 8 05 " " left 9 15 " " right 9 25 " " left 10 05 " " right " 15. " " left took drink of icewater 11 05 Turned to the right side took a drink of ice water 11.12 turned to the left 11 50 " " " right 11 55 " " " left 12 45 turned to the right 12 55 " " " left Took drink of icewater March 18th 1. 55 AM WW Turned to the right 2 05 " " " left passed the night as usual, with the exception that he suffered more pain in his left leg. Although the coughing [sh] has not been so bad. has not coughed at all since 2. 05 and has not complained of pain either [*for Horace Trauble*]Conrad, Rebecca I. Conrade, Sarah. Consoblet, Alexander. Constable, A. V. R. Contributors to Pennsylvania Hospital. Conway, Elizabeth. Conway, Elizabeth W. Conway, Alice. Conway, John. Conveyancers' Association of the City of Philadelph Conwell, J. G. Conyngham, H. A.March 17th 11.25 AM. He was laying with the blue pencil back of his ear. I said Walt you look like a clerk. said I feel like twenty (20) devils. Got him to sign the two checks. Also wrote a letter to his sister Ann Heyde. Burlington. 1 30 PM Turned to right side 1 40 ' ' left ' 2 35 ' ' right 2 55 ' ' left 4 PM ' ' right 4 10 ' ' left 4 45 Ate seven panned oysters. some toast two pieces canned pear. drank some tea 5 PM turned to right side 5. 15 ' ' left 6. 15 " " right 6 30 ' ' left 7 10 ' ' right 7 15 ' ' left [* for Horace TraubleRitter, Susan. Ritter, Jacob B., D. Caldwell, & F. Rivinus, Exrs. Est. Rivels, Giles. Rively, Mary Ann. Rhoads, Charles, Trustee undeer Will of Mary B. Smi Rhoads, Deborah. Rhoads, Elizabeth H. Rhoads, James. Rhoads, Joseph R. Rhoads, Joseph R., Gdn. of Cath. A., Annie P. M., a Rhoads, Joseph R., Guardian of Alfred and Emma M Rhoads, Joseph R., Trustee of Mary Dolan, et al. Rhoads, Margaret E.March 17th 7.26. a.m. turned to the right side 7.35. " " " left " 8.50 " " " right " 8.56 " " " left " said in reply. to my question of what he would have for his breakfast. toast & egg. also asked if Horace came back. said Yes. Any word.. he ased. I told him. what you said about tearing the letter. but he. Horace, made no reply. Said no more. but closed his eye & laid still. 9.56. turned to right side. had his face & hands washed. Changed the bed. 10. 15. turned back to the left. is eating his breakfast of toast rare fried egg & cup of coffee. 11. Called for the papers. & glasses. also red in. blue pencil. & pen paper. & envelope. had the board put up in the bed. and is now writing. Ritchie, Craig D., & A. E. Wiegand, Tsts. for Elizabe Ritchie, Mary C. Ritchie, Robert. Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Mary Dur Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Matilda K Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for for Emily He Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Ellen Mas Riter, Gilbert. Riter, Henry G. Riter, Matilda. Riter, Michael. Riter, Sallie. Rittenhouse, Emeline Reiner.March 18th 6.20. a.m. turned to the right side is resting easy 7 a.m. turned to the left. does not care to have his pillows shaken up 8 " turned to the right side 8. 15. " " " left side. 8. 50 " " " right " 9. 15 " " " left " asked him what he would have for his breakfast. Said I guess that I (would) will leave it to you Harry 10. 10. turned to his right side. refused to have his face & hands washed. Coughing again 10. 20. turned to the left. Mrs. Davis giving him his break- -fast of toast scraped steak steak. canned pears (peaches). & coffee. 10.50. Had face & hands washed. bed changed. also had his shirts changed seemed very much exhausted. Although after it was over he appeared to be about the same as when we started. Cooke, Emily S., and Tillinghast, Trustees. Cooke, Margaret. Cooke, Mary W., Norristown. Cooke, Samuel. Coolidge, Mary H. Cooper, Mrs. A. E. Cooper, Alfred. Cooper, Anna M. Cooper, Elizabeth A. Cooper, Miss Elizabeth. Cooper, Joseph B. Cooper, I. P.March 18th 11 35 am WW Turned to the right 11 40 " " Turned to the left 12 55 Turned " " right. 1 pm ' ' ' ' left 2 05 turned to the right 2 15 ' ' ' left 3 28 ' ' ' right 3 33 ' ' ' left 4 12 ' ' ' right 4 20 ' ' ' left 5 pm Ate one slice Graham toast. and four large raw oysters. drank a brandy punch. 6. 05 Turned to right 6. 12 " " left 6. 50 " " right 7 03 Turned to left 7 55 turned to right 8 03 " " left 9pm Turned to the right 9 10 ' ' ' left 9 50 Turned to the right 10 05 Turned to the leftCooke, Emily S., and Tillinghast, Trustees. Cooke, Margaret. Cooke, Mary W., Norristown. Cooke, Samuel. Coolidge, Mary H. Cooper, Mrs. A. E. Cooper, Alfred. Cooper, Anna M. Cooper, Elizabeth A. Cooper, Miss Elizabeth. Cooper, Joseph B. Cooper, I. P.March 18th 6. 10 pm WW Troubled with phlegm took brandy & water 6. 30 " Turned to left Horace Trauble here 7.25 Turned to right side. 7. 40 pm " " left side. Took a drink of coca. 8. 40 Turned over on right side 8. 50 " " " left " 9 45 pm turned to right. 10 [55]15 Turned to left " Drank some icewater 10 50 Turned to [left] right side 11 05 turned to left side 12 turned to the right side asked for ice water.Rudderow, Joel, Trustee. Ruddiman, W. H., Administrator of Mrs. T. Wallace Ruddiman, W. H , Tst. of Mrs. G. F. Wallace, undr W Rudiman, W. H. Rudolph, Chas. Frederick. Rudolph, John. Rue, Henry. Ruffley, Ann. Rugan, Charles. Rugan, Margaret. Ruggles, Samuel G. Ruh, Anna Maria. Ruhl, Charlotte E.18 March 10 48 pm WW Turned to the right 11 pm Took drink ice water 11 pm Turned to the left 11. 40 " " " right 11.45 " " left March 19th 12. 30 a.m. Turned to right 12. 32 " " left 1. 10 Wanted to be lifted up in the bed. and ring changed. 1. 20. Turned to the right. 1. 35. " " " left 2. 13. " " " right. 2. 17 " " " left. 2. 56 " " " right 3. 25. " " " left 3. 40 " " " right 3. 45. Asked if he was turned said it was five minutes ago. said he want to turn over now. [is in the old gentleman] is now on his left side again. 4. 20. turned to the right sideCooke, Emily S., and Tillinghast, Trustees. Cooke, Margaret. Cooke, Mary W., Norristown. Cooke, Samuel. Coolidge, Mary H. Cooper, Mrs. A. E. Cooper, Alfred. Cooper, Anna M. Cooper, Elizabeth A. Cooper, Miss Elizabeth. Cooper, Joseph B. Cooper, I. P.March 19th 4. 30 a.m. Turned to the right side. 5. 10. Turned to the right side. 5. 30. " " " left " 6. " " " right " 6. 13 " " " left " 7 " " " right " 7. 01 " " " left " 7. 40 " " " right " 7. 45 " " " left " 8.30. " " " right " 8.33 " " " left " 9 am " " " right " 9. 30. Had his face & hands washed. Then had breakfast of toast. rare fried. egg. canned peaches & coffee. 10. 30. Called for bed pan. had no stool though. 10.40. Washed his body as well as I was able. and bather him with the lotion. while I was bathing his left hip he moaned. I asked him if it hurt him. he said O. eternal Conrad, Rebecca I. Conrade, Sarah. Consoblet, Alexander. Constable, A. V. R. Contributors to Pennsylvania Hospital. Conway, Elizabeth. Conway, Elizabeth W. Conway, Alice. Conway, John. Conveyancers' Association of the City of Philadelph Conwell, J. G. Conyngham, H. A.March 19th 10.45 a.m. Damnation." I am suffering all over continually. Was turned to right Said Harry I will have to be turned or I will suffo- cate. turned him to the left. 11 45 Turned to the right. 11 50 turned ' ' left 12 40 turned ' ' right 12 50 left 1. 51 pm turned to the right 2 05 ' ' ' left 3 24 turned to the right 3 30 ' ' ' left 4 30 ' ' ' right 4 35 ' ' ' left 5 pm ate four raw oysters some toast little mutton broth Dr Longaker her Col George Whitman here 5 20 Turned to the right 5 30 ' ' ' left 6 18 ' ' ' right 6 25 ' ' ' left 7. pm ' ' ' right (for Horace Draubel)Cooke, Emily S., and Tillinghast, Trustees. Cooke, Margaret. Cooke, Mary W., Norristown. Cooke, Samuel Coolidge, Mary H. Cooper, Mrs. A. E. Cooper, Alfred. Cooper, Anna M. Cooper, Elizabeth A. Cooper, Miss Elizabeth Cooper, Joseph B. Cooper, I. P. 19th March 7. 10 pm WW Turned to the left drank flaxseed tea after a little lemon juice & brandy. 8 pm WW Turned to the right 8 10 ' ' ' left 8 40 ' ' ' right 8 45 ' ' left. 9 40 ' ' ' right 9 50 ' ' ' left 10 48 turned to the right 11. pm ' ' ' left took drink of the flaxseed & lemon 11. 40 turned to the right 11.45 " " " left 20 March 12.13 am " " right 12.24 " " left March 20th 1.13. Turned to the right 1.15 " " " left. 2.40. " " " right 2.45 " " " left 3.20 " " " right 3. 25 " " " left 4. 20. " " " right 4. 22 " " " left. 4. 55 " " " right 5 " " " left [*For Horace Trauble*]March 20th 5.50. a.m. Turned to the right. 6 " " " left 6. 45 " " " right 6. 47 " " " left 7. 57 " " " right 8 " " " left 8. 55 Dr Longaker here. Walt wanted to be turned to the right Dr had a good look at the left side. did no talking. 9 wanted to be turned to the left but before I turned him he called for the bed pan. is now on it. 9. 30 Just finished his breakfast of mutton broth. still laying on the bad pan. 9. 49 Called for champagne. gave him some. drank a good glass. ----- told him that we were not bankrupt yet. had a box of champagne down cellar that had not been breached yet said. Oh?Ritchie, Craig, D., & A. E. Wiegand, Tsts. for Elizabe[t] Ritchie, Mary C. Ritchie, Robert. Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Mary Dur Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Matilda K Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Emily He Riter, F. G., H. G., and G., in Trust for Ellen Maass Riter, Gilbert. Riter, Henry G. Riter, Matilda. Riter, Michael. Riter, Sallie. Rittenhouse, Emeline Reiner.March 20th 10. 30. a.m. Gave him an injection. had large stool. has also had a stool since I put him on the bed pan. Washed him & changed his bed. he wanted to know how large a stool he had. Appear to be easier now than he was all night. 11 Finished making the bed. Also too bed pan away. "slight stool". is on his left side. 12. 16 Pm Turned to the right 12 32 ' ' ' left 1 37 ' ' ' right 1 47 ' ' ' left 2 35 turned to the right 2 45 ' ' ' left 3. 40 turned to the right 3 50 ' ' ' left 4 45 ate six raw oysters and some toast. 4 45 turned to the right (for Horace Trauble) Dixon, Tom. Driehaws, P. Drinkhouse, A. J. Drinkhouse, Elizabeth. Drinkhouse, William. Dwiggans, Rebecca. Dwight, T. Bradford. Doak, James, in Trust. Doak, James, Guardian of M. A. Hughes, et al. Dobbins, James, Philadelphia. Dobbins, Richard I. 20 March 5 Pm W W Turned to the left 6 05 Turned to the right 6 12 ' ' ' left 6. 50 Turned to the right 6 55 ' ' ' left 7 40 ' ' ' right 7 45 ' ' ' left 8 30 ' ' ' right 8 35 ' ' ' left 9 22 ' ' ' right 9. 27 ' ' ' left 10 05 ' ' ' right 10 10 ' ' ' left 10 35 Turned to the right 10 40 ' ' ' [right] left 11 15 ' ' ' right 11 20 ' ' ' left 12 ' ' ' right March 21st 12. 05 A. M. Turned to left 12. 40. Turned to the right 1. 15. " " " left 1. 55. " " " right complaining of his left leg hurting him. [*For Horace Trauble*]March 21st 1.55.am Turned to the left side. 2.05 " " " right side. 2.57 " " " left side. 3.20 " " " right side. 4.15 " " " left side. 5.10 " " " right side. 5.12. " " " left side. 5.30 " " " right side. 5.58. " " " left side. 6.25 " " " right side. 6.35 " " " left side. 7.10 " " " right side. .. " " " left side. 8. " " " right side. 8.25 " " " left side. 9.05 " " " right side. 9.07 " " " left side. 9.56 " " " right side. 10. " " " left side. 10:15 Just had his breakfast of mutton broth. laying easy. Read his mail to him. [?]aned no remarks[ [*March 21st*] ] Dougherty, A. E., No. 2. Dougherty, A. E., Surviving Executor of A. Kunzi. Dougherty, Catharine. Dougherty, James. Dougherty, Jane Ann. Dougherty, Mary E. Dougherty, Mary R. Dougherty, Matilda. Dougherty, Robert. Dougherty, Robert B. Dougherty, Rose, in Trust for Patrick D. Dougherty, Susan. March 21st 10.00. a.m. Turned to the right side. Changed his bed, and washed his body. then turned him back to the left side. did no talking. 11 50 Turned to the right 12. 25 Drs McAllister & Lonacker here. Walt opened his eyes. shook Dr Longakers hand. said how do. Dr. then shook Dr. McAllisters hand, & said how do. Dr. O! how I have missed you. Drs examined him, then I turned him to the left. 1 24 Turned to the right 1 30 ' ' ' left 3 05 Turned to the right 3 15 ' ' ' left 4 20 ' ' ' right 4 30 ' ' ' left 5 05 ate seven raw oysters. 5 15 had face and handsDixon, Tom. Driehaws, P. Drinkhouse, A. J. Drinkhouse, Elizabeth. Drinkhouse, William. Dwiggans, Rebecca. Dwight, T. Bradford. Doak, James, in Trust. Doak, James, Guardian of M. A. Hughes, et al. Dobbins, James, Philadelphia. Dobbins, Richard I.washed hair and whiskers combed and brushed 5 25 pm 21st March " " Turned to the right side 5 30 ' ' ' left 6 pm Turned to the right 6 07 ' ' ' left 6 45 ' ' ' right 6 50 ' ' ' left 7 20 Turned to the right 7 25 ' ' ' left 8 15 ' ' ' right said left "leg was paining like fury" 8 25 turned to the left 8 50 ' ' ' right 8 55 ' ' ' left 9 45 turned to the right 9. 50 turned to the left 10 35 ' ' ' right 10 40 ' ' ' left 11 12 ' ' ' right 11. 20 " " " left (for Horace Dauble)Dixon, Tom. Driehaws, P. Drinkhouse, A. J. Drinkhouse, Elizabeth. Drinkhouse, William. Dwiggans, Rebecca. Dwight, T. Bradford. Doak, James, in Trust. Doak, James, Guardian of M. A. Hughes, et al. Dobbins, James, Philadelphia. Dobbins, Richard I.Trauble March 21st 1892 11.20 turned to the left 11.42 '' " '' right 11.55 '' " '' left 12.15 '' " '' right 12.40 '' " '' left March 22nd 1.30 am turned to the right side. 1.40 '' '' '' left 2.30 '' '' '' right. 2.45 '' '' '' left. 3.25 '' '' '' right. 3.50 '' '' '' left. 4. '' '' '' right. 4.30 '' '' '' left. 5.15 '' '' ''right. 5.40 '' '' '' left. 6.15 '' '' '' right 6.20 '' '' '' left 7.20 '' '' '' right 7.27 '' '' '' left 7.55 '' '' '' right 8.05 '' '' '' left 9. '' '' '' right. 9.12 '' '' '' left. [* For Horace Trauble*]Dougherty, A. E., No. 2 Dougherty, A. E., Surviving Executor of A. Kunzi. Dougherty, Catharine. Dougherty, James. Dougherty, Jane Ann. Dougherty, Mary E. Dougherty, Mary R. Dougherty, Matilda. Dougherty, Robert. Dougherty, Robert B. Dougherty, Rose, in Trust for Patrick D. Dougherty, Susan. March 22nd 9.50. A.M Had his face & hands washed. Then had breakfast. Yogurt & fried egg. canned peaches & coffee 10.20 turned to the right side 11. Had a glass of champagne is on the bedpan. had a little stool in the bed. before & gave him the bed pan 11 55 quite large stool '' '' Dr Longaker here 12 pm WW turned to the left 1 pm ' ' ' right 1 03 ' ' ' left 2 35 ' ' ' right 2 45 ' ' ' left 3 43 ' ' ' right 3 50 ' ' ' left 4 20 ' ' ' right 4 30 ' ' ' left ate some toast and canned peaches 6 05 ' ' ' right 6 15 ' ' ' left 7 20. ' ' ' right 7 25 ' ' ' leftDixon, Tom. Driehaws, P. Drinkhouse, A. J. Drinkhouse, Elizabeth. Drinkhouse, William. Dwiggans, Rebecca. Dwight, T. Bradford. Doak, James, in Trust. Doak, James, Guardian of M. A. Hughes, et al. Dobbins, James, Philadelphia. Dobbins, Richard I.22nd March 8.05 pm. Turned to the right side 8.15 " " " left " 9.05 " " " right " 9.20. " " " left. " 9.45. " " " right " 9.49. " " " left took drink of ice water 10.45. Turned to the right side 10.50 " " " left " 11.20. " " " right " 11.25 " " " left " took drink of ice water. 23rd March 12.05 am Turned to the right side had drink of ice water. 12.10 Pm Turned him to left. had to straighten out the cloths under him. While I was it He said Mary it feels as though every bone in my body was being shaken up. 12 56. Turned to the right side. 1 " " " left " 1.40. " " " right " 1.47 " " " left. (over)Dixon, Tom. 23rd March. Driehaws, P. 2.45. a.m. Turned to the right Drinkhouse, A. J. while I was turning him, he said Drinkhouse, Elizabeth. [?] given that you will Drinkhouse, William. have to turn me back again to Dwiggans, Rebecca. the left. Which I did. Dwight T. Bradford. 3.45. Turned to the right Doak, James, in Trust. [?] + groaned. pain. Doak, James, Guardian of M.A. Hughes, et al. to me. I will [?] Dobbins, James, Philadelphia. stop here long. come uniform Dobbins, Richard, I. and turn me. I said all right. [Side of Note] Das Horace [?rawble]23rd March 3.50a.m. Turned to the left. 4.20 " " " right restless 4.30 " " " left side 4.45. " " " right " 5.50 " " " left " took drink of ice water. 6.40 Turned to the right side. 6-40. " " " left " 7.05 " " " right " 7.30 " " " left " 8.15 " " " right " 8.29 " " " left " 9.10 " " " right " 9.16 " " " left " 9.40 " " " right " 10.10 " " " left " Complained of feeling sore told him that we would get the erater bed on today and maybe that would relieve him. Said. Ah? 1120 am Turned to the right side 11 30 " " " left " 11 55 " " " right- side (over) [*??ar Horace Trauble*]Dougherty, A.E., No. 2. 23rd March. Dougherty, A.E., Surviving Executor of A. Kunzi. 12.20 pm Turned to the left. Dr. Longaker here. told the Doughery, Catharine. Dr. the last fifteen hours were the worse. he has ever had, did not Doughery, Jane Ann. want any breakfast. has had nothing to eat today. Dougherty, Mary E. seems to be in a half comatose condition Dougherty, Mary R. rang the bell. Mrs Davis went in. he appeared to Dougherty, Matilda. be startled. She asked if he wanted to be turned said yes. Dougherty, Robert. 1.05pm turned to the right: 115 Dougherty, Robert B. "" left 2 pm turned " " right 210 Dougherty, Rose, in Trust for Patrick D. left 3pm Turned to the right 3 05 Dougherty, Susan. left 4 pm Turned to the right Said "Mary I'll be turned back again it's from one[*For Horace Trauble*] 23rd March 4 pm-" misery to another" turned to the left side says he dont feel like eating anything and dont want to be bothered about it 4:40pm Turned to the right 4:45 Turned to the left 5:21 Turned to the right 5:30 Turned to the left 5:40 Eat toast- canned peaches- had his face & hands washed & hair & whiskers combed 6:10 Turned right 6:18 Turned to the left 6:50 Turned to the right 6:55 Turned to the left 7:40 Turned to the right 7:48 Turned to the left 8:05 Turned to the right 8:18 Turned to the left 9:00pm Turned to the right 9:08 Turned to the left 9:45 Turned to the right[*For Horace Trauble*] 10 pm 23rd March Dixon, TOm. Driehaws, P. Drinkhouse, A.J. Drinkhouse, Elizabeth. Drinkhouse, William. Dwiggans Rebecca. Dwight, T. Bradford. Doak, James, in Trust. Doak, James, Guardian of M.A. Hughes, et al. Dobbins, James, Phiadelphia. Dobbins, Richard I. Turned to the left 10.17 Turned to the right 10.20 " " " left 11 05 ' ' ' right 11 10 ' ' ' left drank ice water 24 March 12.10. am Turned to the right 12. 26. " " " left 1. 05. " " " right. 1.23 " " " left. 2. am " " " right. 2.10. " " " left. 2.50" " " right. 3 " " " left. 3.30 " " " right 3.55 " " " left. 4.55 " " " right 5.10 " " " left. 6.am " " " right 6.06. " " " left. 6.45 " " " right. 7. 05. " " " left.[*For Harold Trauble*] 24th March 8.00 A.M. Turned to the right side 8.05 " " " left " 8.50 " " " right " Said I shall only kay a minute, Marry. 8.55 Washed his body, & limbs turned him on the left side 9.55 " " " " right " 10.[AM]00 " " " " left " And gave him some toast bread & milk. Ate very little. - then read his letters to him. 10.55 Turned to the right side 11.00 " " " left " had his face & hands washed. hair and whiskers combed and brushed 12.03pm turned to the right side 12 05 " " " left - Ate little toast and milk [12 12 turned to the left] 12 50 " " " right 1 pm " " " left took drink of milkDougherty, A.E., No. 2. 24th March 1. 25 pm WW Turned to the right side. 1 35 " " " " left -- Dougherty, A.E., Surviving Executor of A. Kunzi. 2 10 pm turned to the right 2 18 " Dougherty, Catharine. left 3 20 ' ' 'right 3 30 Dougherty, James . left 425 turned to the right 435 Dougherty, Jane Ann. ' ' left We some mutton broth Dougherty, Mary E. had food and hands washed 5 pm Dougherty, Mary B. . right 5 10 , , , Left 5 40 Dougherty, Matilda., , right 5 45 , . , left 6 15 Dougherty, Robert. , , right 6 22 . , _ left 6: 47 Doughery, Robert B. " " right 7. ___________________ left 7 30 Dougherty, Rose, in Trust for Patrick D. right 7 40 . , _ Left 8 pm Dougherty, Susan. right 8 05 Turned to the left 8 25 ,, ,, right 8 30 ,, ,, Left [*For Horace Trauble*]For Horace Tranble 24th March WW 8 45 pm Turned to the right side 8 50 " " " " left -- 9 05 " " " " right -- 9 15 pm Turned to the left. 9 45 pm " " " right 10 " " " left 10 20 " " " right 10 25 " " " left 10 53 -- right 10 57 - Turned to the left 11 17 . . . . . right 11.20 turned to the left 11.45 " " " " right 25th March Went toward - [Wa??y] Mrs Daves, HLT-- [?] digging the waker = bed - W. was [?eas???] but in [lounget?] - was peak & exhausted [b?t] but seemed to come round without dangerous consequences - 12.20 done at 12.20. 1.10 Turned to the right side. told him that he turned better. said Ah? lighter eh? 1.15 Turned to the left side. (over) [*Horace L Trauble*] 25th March Cope, Marmaduke C., Attorney of S. W. C. 2. 15 a.m. Turned to the right side Cope, Marmaduke C., Kimber, and Whitall, Trustees 2. 30 — Turned to the left side. said to him, the bed does not Cope, Martha. seem to make much difference on your [left] right side Cope, Rebecca, Guardian of R. C. he said. W: I feel good. the matters when I turned him over Cope, Rebecca, Guardian of R. C. sounded like water splashing up the side of a ship under rau I told him so. and he laughed Cope, Sarah W. or tried to. Cope, Thos. P., and Leeds, Trustees of Estate C. E. [?.] 3. 07 wanted to be turned Cope, Treas. School Com. G. P. Meeting of Friends. more on his left side Cope, William. 3.25. Turned to the right side wanted some bread & milk. gave him some said that it tasted good. 3. 35 Turned to the left side. 5. 15 —right " 5. 25 —left [sd] "23th March ab. 6: 8-0 Turned to the right side. 7. -- left " 8. -- right " put some warm water in his bed. Told him that he was afloat now. said like a ship or duck, eh? Told Mrs. Darin that the water bed was a great help. Also wanted to know where [?]. Mrs. D. told him that Dr. B. [?] it, and hire Dr's And friends approved of it and got it at once. 9.15 Was lifted up on the pillows, said he did not care to be turned over so much. Only wanted to change his positions. Asked for a milk punch. 9.27 Just finished his milk punch. Asked him what (Over) he would have for breakfast. [*For H[?]*]Corkrin, A. D. and E. A. 25th march. After some hesitation he said, I don't Corliss, Catharine A. Know? asked him if he would leave it to Mrs Davis. said yes. 9.45 Corliss, Samuel F. Turned more to the right. [9.5] said some in about a minred And change me back. Corlis, James M. 9.54. Turned to the left side. Corlis, Sara F. read him Col. Ingersolls letter. did Corn, Mary Ann. not say anything. 10.00 Mrs Davis is giving Cornelius, Robt. C., Trustee. his some mutton broth, is eating Cornog, John, and J. L. Lungren, Trustees. it with apparent relish. 10.15. Cornell, Wm. Pushed him over a little more on the left Corporation for Relie of Wid's and Chil'n of Clergy'n P. side. made the remark Corporation for Poor and Distressed Pres. Min's, Wid's that when it got warm weather Cornwall, Mary. we would have to put cold water in the bed instead of hot, said Ah! pull the left leg out a little 25th March. 11.12 A.M. Turned to the right side. 11.22 " " " left ". " asked for milk punch. 11.28 drank the milk punch said to him that the punch put me in mind of the old Dec. days. said Ah?. 12.12 Turned more to the left side. 12.32 PM. Turned to the right 12:35 """left - 12.53 [She?] wanted to be lifted up in bed said " Mary I am feeling very poorly. 1.15 pm Turned to the right 2.25 lifted up in the bed 3 " " " " " 3.45 Turned [more] on left side. 5.30 Had a milk punch wanted him to have some mutton broth. Said he could not eat. 6.20 Wanted Mary to lift him up in bed did not want to be turned.7 10 pm [??] 25th Dec wanted to be moved Cope, Marmaduke C., Attorney of S.W.C. over farther in the bed and lifted up higher and fresh pillows Cope, Marmaduke C., Kimber, and Whitall, Trustees or cool ones, he has two and sometimes three under his head one at Cope, Martha. his back one between his knees and one for his arm to rest upon. Cope, Rebecca, Guardian of R.C. 7 45 pm WW wanted his position changed, by being lifted Cope, Rebecca, Guardian of P.C. up and over farther in bed " " drank a milk punch 9.10 Cope, Sarah W. Turned to the right 9.45 Turned to the left Cope, Thos. P., and Leeds, Trustees of Estate C.E. 11.17 Turned a little more to the left Cope, Treas. School Com. G.P. Meeting of Friends. 12 05 WW is having a good sleep Cope, William. For Horace Trauble Dear Franklin W's condition practically the same as yesterday. He is certainly not gaining in strength -rested well till 9 Oclock. then took drink of orange juice - asked for it. hiccruph commenced, and moans constantly. 3.15. Asked me to raise him up a little higher in bed. and whack up his pillow a little. & gave him a fresh one. he said. O how cool and soft". 3.30. Asked for drink of orange juice said it tasted good. closed his eyes and said "see to the fire, Mary."Hilda with the sweet blue eyes Tender soft as summer skies - Hilda, with the fairy feet, Fant with soundWALT WHITMAN denies himself to all casual callers, and has decided objections to being stared at as a poetic relic. [*See note*] [*Nov 30th*] [*1891*]