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Francis T. Stribling correspondence, 1852-1855

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This collection is made up of seven letters to Dr. Francis T. Stribling, in his capacity as director of the Western Lunatic Asylum in Staunton, Virginia. They include inquiries about patients at the institution, queries about admissions, and an 1855 printed circular request by the Commission on Lunacy, Massachusetts, for patient information to include in their census/report.

This collection is made up of seven letters to Dr. Francis T. Stribling, in his capacity as director of the Western Lunatic Asylum in Staunton, Virginia. They include inquiries about patients at the institution, queries about admissions, and an 1855 printed circular request by the Commission on Lunacy, Massachusetts, for patient information to include in their census/report.

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Francis T. Stribling Correspondence, 1852-1855

Box 73, Small Collections, Folders 30-31

Francis T. Stribling correspondence, 1852-1855

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1852 May 11 . V. R. Shield autograph letter signed to [Francis T.] Stribling; Hampton, Virginia.

1 page

Box 73, Small Collections, Folders 30-31

Respecting the case of George Hope. He suffered from melancholia, moved, and became worse. Hope's brother wishes to commit him to Dr. Stribling's care, "if you have a vacant cell." Age 25 years, income of $300-400 per year. Hope's mind is particularly "deranged" respecting religion.