Thursday 27 Oct 1859 This day was like the previous
night it was the turning point of my fever in the morn-
ing I was under the impression I should die still the way
did not seem clear for me to die, yet I did not see how
I could live as I did not see how I could seem to have
strength, power, or breath sufficient to breath much longer
my family came around me to see me die, I gave each of them
a word of council and instruction But could say but little. I sent
for who was in the field, He came I said a few words
to him among other things I exhorted him strongly to always
treat all dumb animals in his charge Kindly he said he
would try to. was with me in the morning I
gave him a word of council concerning my History & Jour-
nals sin case I should die. I also conversed with
the sexton and the mayor, concerning the place
of my burial, and my family burial ground. J. C. Little said
if I died He would bury me acko according to my request
but said I should not die at Present. I named these things
to the Brethren in consequence of all outward appearances
showed more that I would die than live, soon Dr
came in he saw my low situation, still he gave me such things
as he thought I could bear. Towards evening I began to revive
a little it was evident it was the turning point of my fever
I spent the night more comfortable than the past night
