28o The Life of Fred Archer 
Lord Rosslyn telegraphed to Archer's sister, Mrs. Coleman : 
" Please let me know how your brother is to-day. If well 
enough, tell him how grieved I am to hear of his illness and 
earnestly wish a steady recovery." 
Lord Falmouth telegraphed to Mrs. Coleman : "I regret 
to hear of Frederick's illness. Kindly let me hear how he 
goes on. Answer paid for." 
" Paris, 
"47, rue des Saslono, 
" Avenue du Trocadero. 
" Dear Mrs. Coleman, 
" I heard from Mr. Davis this morning that Fred was 
suffering from rheumatic fever. I sincerely trust he is going 
on all right, and should be very glad to have a line from you 
telling me of his getting better. 
" Please give my kindest regards to him, and tell him to 
' keep up his pecker.' I know it is out of the question of my 
being able to do anything for him, but if there should be any- 
thing you may want here, command me and it shall be attended 
to. 
" With kind regards, trusting that he is going on all right, 
" Believe me to remain, 
" Yours sincerely, 
"W. Wright. 
" P.S. — I have had a lot of experience in rheumatic fever. If 
the doctor will allow you, give him plenty of potash water." 
The story of what happened on the fatal day is best told 
by giving the report of the inquest, which was held at Archer's 
own house by the Coroner, Mr. R. H. Wilson. 
Captain Bowling said he was a retired captain, and fre- 
quently visited the deceased, and was very intimate with him. 
He identified the body as that of the late Fred Archer, the 
jockey, who was 29 years of age last birthday. Witness saw 
Archer on Saturday, when he was suffering from a severe 
