Of his being seized with the palsy, I find in his diary the following note:
'June 16. I went to bed, and, as I conceive, about 3 in the morning , I had a stroke of the palsy.
June 17. I sent for Dr. Heberden and Dr. Brocklesby. God bless them.
June 25. Dr. Heberden took leave.' (Hawkins)