Smiling, the great man responded:
"I am certainly near the end, and I look forward to the hour of dissolution with perfect resignation."
Turning to Mrs. Washington, he said, "Go to my desk, and in the private drawer you will find two papers; bring them to me."
The papers were brought, when he added, taking one paper in each hand:
"These are my wills. Preserve this one, and burn the other."
Dr. Craik arrived about ten o'clock, and remained with him until his death. Drs. Brown and Dick were sent for, and every effort possible made to save his life.
"I am much obliged for all your care and attention," he said to the physicians; "but do not trouble yourselves any more about me. Let me pass away quietly. I cannot last long."
Later he said to Dr. Craik:
"Doctor, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go." He was then struggling for breath.
At eight o'clock in the evening he appeared unable to speak. Mr. Lear says: