Lincoln, Stanton and the Aeolian Harp

[RJNorton]

Dr. Ezra W. Abbott kept the following record on the president's condition during the night:



11 o'clock, pulse 44.
11.05 o'clock, pulse 45, and growing weaker.
11.10 o'clock, pulse 45.
11.15 o'clock, pulse 42.
11.20 o'clock, pulse 45, respiration 27 to 29.
11.25 o'clock, pulse 42.
11.32 o'clock, pulse 48 and full.
11.40 o'clock, pulse 45.
11.45 o'clock, pulse 45, respiration 22.
12 o'clock, pulse 48, respiration 22.
12.15 o'clock, pulse 48, respiration 21. Eochymosis both eyes.
12.30 o'clock, pulse 45.
12.32 o'clock, pulse 60.
12.35 o'clock, pulse 66.
12.40 o'clock, pulse 69, right eye much swollen, and eochymosis
12.46 o'clock, pulse 70.
12.55 o'clock, pulse 80, struggling motion of arms.
1 o'clock, pulse 86, respiration 80.
1.30 o'clock, pulse 95, appearing easier.
1.45 o'clock, pulse 86, very quiet, respiration irregular, Mrs. Lincoln present.

2.10 o'clock, Mrs. Lincoln retired with Robert Lincoln to an adjoining room.
2.30 o'clock, President very quiet, pulse 54, respiration 28.
2.52 o'clock, pulse 48, respiration 30.
3 o'clock, visited again by Mrs. Lincoln.
3.25 o'clock, respiration 24, and regular.
3.35 o'clock, prayer by Rev. Dr. Gurley.
4 o'clock, respiration 26, and regular.
4.15 o'clock, pulse 60, respiration 25.
5.50 o'clock, respiration 28, regular.
6 o'clock, pulse failing, respiration 28.
6.30 o'clock, still failing, and labored breathing.
7 o'clock, symptoms of immediate dissolution.
7.22 o'clock, death.