James Stratten, 1848-1849.

Scope and content:

Documents pertaining to James Stratten who was sent from jail to Virginia Lunatic Asylum at Williamsburg, also referenced as Eastern Asylum. Correspondence indicates he was not accepted in Nov. 1848 but was remanded back to jail and released Jan. 12 1849, only to have been jailed by April 1853 as a lunatic again.

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Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
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