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NEW YORK TIMES
March 26, 1885

ULYSSES S. GRANT TAKES A RIDE. THIS BRIGHTENS HIM UP SO MUCH THAT HE INSISTS ON A SHORT WALK

No one enjoyed yesterday more than General Grant the sunshine and mellowing weather of yesterday. He had slept for five hours continuously during the night and thereafter rested so easily, that at 7 o'clock when he rose, he was fairly refreshed. During the morning he had no inclination for work on his manuscript, but sat at his window napping and looking longingly outdoors.

On Dr. Douglas' arrival, at 2 o'clock, the General suggested a drive, to which the doctor readily assented. The General walked downstairs quite briskly for one so lame, as he, encased in a heavy beaver overcoat with the collar upturned and buttoned across the lower part of the face, went on to the carriage. He was leaning on Dr. Douglas' arm. The drive extended to Mount St. Vincent, then down to the Mall, and across the park and home through the 7th Street gate. It occupied about an hour and was the longest drive he had taken since the cold weather set in, covering about five miles.

Every minute of the drive was relished by the General. He stretched his limbs out in the carriage and drew the fresh air into his lungs as though he craved every breath. Dr. Douglas soon noticed that the General's spirits were brightened, and was not at all disposed to restrain his rather voluble conversation, although apprehensive that the General might become fatigued. Far from it, as the carriage halted at the house, the General said he wanted to walk a little, whereupon he started off towards Madison avenue, walking halfway down the block.

When Dr. Douglas made his evening call he found that his patient had eaten a good deal, more than the usual quantity during the last hours of the day, and that he was remarkably cheerful. He said that he had not passed such a good day for a long time, and that he could feel his general condition had been healthfully stimulated by his outing. Dr. Douglas could not see that any ill effects had followed. The General went to bed expecting to go out again today should the weather be as moderate as yesterday.

 

 

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