The progress of the Symptoms of the King's Illness since November 1810, taken from the Reports of the Attending Physicians'

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1811. conversation yesterday not always prudent, and this morning with the Physicians there was a reference to one of his errors. [[note]] Feb.21. [[/note]] H M. had no delusions but on going to bed; the night quiet, had five hours sleep, and this morning correct. It is considered by one of the Physicians obvious that the political arrangements in consequence of His illness, disturb his mind and increase his excitement. [[note]] 22d. [[/note]] There was no delusion in the course of the day, nor at bed time, but many schemes, plans, buildings, new orders of Merit; Was much pleased that the Prince Regent had not removed the Guard from St. James's. [[note]] 23d. [[/note]] Walked on the Terrace with the Duke of Cambridge . Had one delusion. To the Physicians he was full of plans and orders of Merit; and satisfaction at the Prince Regents conduct. [[note]] 24th: [[/note]] Slept six hours and a half. While awake generally silent; no delusions since the early part of yesterday. H.M. played at Backgammon in the evening very correctly, with a little conversation occasionally interrupted.