14th June.
— Mange quite gone, but palsy continues to a very considerable degree. I want to use the plaster; but the keeper pleads for a little delay. Continue the treatment.
1st July.
— I have at length determined to have recourse to the charge. A piece of thick sheep's leather was fitted lo her loins and haunches.
18th.
She appears to be improving, but it is very slowly.
31st.
Very little change. The plaster keeps on well: she has no power over her hind limbs; but she eats and drinks as well as ever.
23d August.
— No change. Give her half a grain of strychnia, morning and night.