From the October 25, 1874 New York Times:

“The Fall River letter in the Providence Journal of Saturday says: ‘The experiment of a direct transfusion of the blood of a live lamb was performed upon the person of Herman Dubois, residing at No. 41 Globe Street, by Drs. Julius Hoffman and Weyland, of New-York City, this afternoon at 5 o’clock. It took one minute and thirty-three seconds to make the transfusion, about six ounces being transfused within the time, and it proved an entire success. It took nearly an entire day to prepare the lamb for the experiment. Every vein which was connected with the jugular vein was severed and securely tied by the physicians, so as to allow the blood free egress to the arm of the patient. Dr. Hoffman used a small glass tube, about two inches and one-half inch long, slightly curved for the operation, thus bringing the neck of the lamb in very close proximity to the patient’s arm. Mr. Dubois has been afflicted with the consumption a little more than two years, and as a last resort for relief, it was thought best by his friends to try the experiment. At last accounts he was quite comfortable. Immediately after transfusion the patient experienced sharp pains throughout the back, chest and limbs, together with a shortness of breath for about fifteen minutes, then he became quiet until a little after 6, when he exhibited the same symptoms, accompanied with chills for about half an hour, then he became quiet, and remained in that condition at 11 o’clock.”