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of tiring him. He was very restless after that requiring to be moved from one bed to another every 10 or 15 min. Hannah & Henry the Watchman carrying him like a child. The Dr. had left some medicine to quiet him but it seemed to have the contrary effect. About one o'clock we left him to Hannah's & Henry's care. Towards morning he was very much worse. We sent for the Dr. as soon as possible. He said perhaps we had better send for Nell & Carry We telegraphed immediately. When I went in to him he was lying on the bed in Mother's room Henry was fanning him.  He motioned to me to take the fan said "Henry sit down --- tired" He spoke with great difficulty we could hardly understand him. Henry left us them & Father & Mother went in to breakfast He had been quiet for some time & seemed to be sleeping. I sat motionless for fear of disturbing him. His breathing frightened me after a while it was so very peculiar & his eyes were only half closed. He roused up when Mother came in I think it was about this time. Dr. Elliot came He administered a dose of medicine at Will's own suggestion which he thought might quiet him. When the Dr. came out of the room Mother & I went in. Will lay quietly for a short time & then started suddenly upright with a wild look in his eyes crying out "Oh they are [[chaining?]] him. They are [[d?ery]] Father!" Mother held him down with difficulty while I ran to call Father. He was himself again in a few moments
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