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had tho't, but a stoppage of a vein - causing the arm to swell.

Dr Estes came this morning & he told me it was serious but that it might pass away, that there was nothing to be done, but to lay his arm on a pillow & keep it very still. It does not pain him when quiet, & he can sleep.

Dr. E. said that a stoppage might come at any moment & then - there is only one thing - the end-. He told me not to send for you - that in a little while it might be better, so I will just watch, & ofcourse send you a telegram- Since I began this - Ned Halsey has appeared - he went in to see Uncle Will & he roused up and seemed to enjoy talking to him - Ned came down & said how firm & strong his voice was, he really was getting on so well until this happened. I can hardly believe it. It seems to me a trouble that comes sometimes  

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