Dearman Birchall, 15 de Fevereiro de 1869 (a propósito do "país Siamês" de Domingo passado)

I was in London. Saw Siamese twins. Born in Siam - visited England in 1829. They are farmers in South Carolina, and are here to repair theis loss of fortune by the American Civil War. All the surgeons concur in advising them not to attempt an operation. Chang has 6 girls and 3 boys. Hang has 6 boys and 3 girls. They have a melancholy cast of countenance but brighten up when spoken to. They walk with arms folded in what looks a painful position but is described as being 'perfectly comfortable.