Jervis McEntee Diaries

Monday January 8, 1883

Jervis McEntee Diary Entry, January 8, 1883, from the Jervis McEntee papers, 1850-1905, in the Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution

Monday, Jan 8, 1883 We were all called up at midnight last night. My mother had a severe paralytic shock affecting her left side. We thought she was dying and was speechless and entirely helpless. I went for Dr. Chalker and when he arrived she was somewhat easier. Sara, Gussie and I were with her all the remainder of the night. She has been in a precarious condition all day but more quiet. Her speech almost entirely gone. I took a walk toward evening out to see the bridge and came home through the cemetery past dear Gertrudes grave. The weather very cold. Mary, Gussie and I were with my mother until midnight when Sara & Maurice relieved us. I telegraphed for Mary this morning and she came up by the 11 oclock train.

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