Healing of an elderly lady in Constantinople through prayer and administration

On April 8, 1885, an Elder (author of the letter) was called to see a woman over seventy years old in Constantinople. She was suffering from severe pain and swelling on one side and was considered hopeless by doctors and priests. Despite the family's previous unsuccessful attempts to find healing through medical doctors, priests, and Turkish dervishes, the Elder administered to her, leaving her in the hands of the Lord. By April 10, the Elder returned and found the woman much improved.

Fuller account of this event (in the witness’s own words):

On the 8th of April I was called to a sick lady of over seventy years. She was lying in great agony, swollen excessively on one side, pale-faced and hopeless. Said the grandchildren, 'We have called on the doctors and priests, but can get no help. We have called on Turkish dervishes, who sometimes heal the sick, but it has been of no use.' I told them I could do nothing for her but pray, and that we seldom lay hands upon any outside of our Church. They offered me wine, which I refused. An old lady said, 'This man may pray for our sick friend and she will get well.' I administered to her, and left her in the hands of the Lord. I felt that the Lord would hear the prayer of faith. On the 10th I called on the old lady to whom I had administered, and found her much better. The swelling had gone down, the pain had ceased, and she was able to sit up and take some nourishment. She and her family were very thankful, and I felt to give the glory to God.