Elijah Pritchett and others, 1855-1858.
- Scope and content:
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Various documents regarding Eastern Lunatic Asylum and Western Lunatic Asylum not admitting certain persons confined to jail. These persons were not considered citizens in jail, even if jailed for lunacy. Thus, asylums would not admit them as patients.
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
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