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1839 January 21 . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Printed Circular Letter to Commisioners of the County of Clearfield; [Harrisburg, Pennsylvania].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Printed circular with manuscript additions regarding an act calling for the establishment of an Asylum “for the insane poor of this commonwealth.” Resolution to create a committee to keep track of the numbers of the “insane and idiots” in each county and other relevant information. The committee is made up of Joseph Konigmacher, John W. Nesbitt, Wm. A. Crabb, Richard Brodhead Junior, and James H. Laverty. Provides a list of eight questions for the committee to answer for each county, including queries regarding who supports themselves financially, the annual expenses incurred by each person, what medical attendance they receive, and the employment status of those not receiving special provisions. Manuscript note reading “Please acknowledge the receipt of this circular” signed by Joseph Konigmacher.
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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05