CHAPTER XXII 
On the following day Archer became so ill that it was 
thought necessary to call in his local medical adviser, 
Dr. Wright, who was not at all satisfied with the condition of 
his patient, and he sent for Dr. Latham, of Cambridge. On 
Saturday they issued the following bulletin : 
" Falmouth House, November 6, 1886, 6 p.m. — Mr. F. 
Archer has returned home suffering from the effects of a 
severe chill, followed by high fever. — (Signed) P, W. 
Latham and J. R. Wright." 
On the Sunday Archer seemed rather better, but it was found 
that he was suffering from typhoid fever. On I\Ionday morning 
the following bulletin was issued : 
" Newmarket, November 8, 1886. — Mr. Fred Archer is 
suffering from an attack of typhoid fever. There is an im- 
provement in his symptoms to-day. — (Signed) J. R. Wright," 
The news of his illness soon spread, and one of the first men 
to write to him was Lord Alington, who, writing on the Sunday 
from Alington House, South Audley Street, said : 
" I am very sorry to hear of your illness. Be careful, and 
do not be foolish. No man can live on two oysters, one prawn, 
three doses of physic, and three Turkish baths daily ! 
" Health in this world is the first blessing — so take my 
advice and attend to yours. As I like you particularly I take 
an interest in you. All that I write is true." 
Messages reached Newmarket from the greatest in the land. 
Lord Hastings wired : " Extremely sorry to hear of Archer's 
illness. Would like to know how he goes on." 
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