"1501 18TH ST., WASHINGTON, _March 25th (1886)_.
"MY DEAR GOVERNOR,--There has not been an unfavorable
symptom so far in Mr. Manning's case since he was taken ill.[37]
He is a sick man, but we believe that good nursing will bring him
out all right. He takes very light nourishment, is kept very quiet,
and the physicians prescribe very little medicine. I could not deny
myself the comfort of writing to you myself. I thank you for your
helpful letter; such words and sympathy help me to behave.
[37] On withdrawing from a cabinet meeting a day or two before
the date of this letter, Mr. Manning experienced a burst of a
blood-vessel at the base of his brain, from which he never entirely
recovered.
"I will keep you informed of his condition.
"With high regards,
Sincerely yours,
"MARGARETTA F. MANNING.
"_Hon. Saml. J. Tilden._"