The last illness and decease of His Royal Highness the Duke of York: being a journal of occurrences which took place between the 9th of June, 1826, and the 5th of January, 1827 / By Major-Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor.

  • Taylor, Herbert, Sir, 1775-1839.
Date:
1827
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: The last illness and decease of His Royal Highness the Duke of York: being a journal of occurrences which took place between the 9th of June, 1826, and the 5th of January, 1827 / By Major-Gen. Sir Herbert Taylor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    though great confidence appeared to be felt that the extraordinary resources of his con- stitution, and the strength he had gained since his removal to Brighton, would enable him to struggle successfully with the disor- der. ‘Then, ”’ said he, ‘‘ I was not mistaken in my suspicions, and my case is not wholly free from danger ; but | depend upon your honour, and you tell me there is more to hope than to fear.”’ I assured him that such was decidedly the impression I had received from what Mr. Macgregor had said to me. He thanked me, and proceeded to look over and give directions upon some official pa- pers with his usual attention and accuracy. He saw Mr. Macgregor the same even- ing, and questioned him; and he told me on the following day, that Mr. Macgregor