OS1/26/20/93
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUNATIC ASDYLUM | Lunatic Asylum Lunatic Asylum Lunatic Asylum |
Provost R Brown Mr William Hodge Town Clerk Mr David Semple Writer |
012.06 | A neat and Substantial building two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair Situated Adjacent to the Abbey Poorhouse, Was erected in 1850 from Assessments levied on the inhabitants of the Abbey Parish And is Supported Also by Assessment, Contains the usual males and females Wards, With Airing grounds Attached, it is Conducted on the Same manner as the Abbey Poorhouse and by the Same Board & Officials, the Governor of the Poorhouse Acting as head Keeper, With two male and two female Assistant Keepers, As the name indicates it is for the recovery of insane Persons, and for the Safe and Comfortable Keeping of Such as are incurable, It is conducted With the Strictest regard to health, Cleanliness and good Order, _ Average number of Inmates lunatics for the last Six months 31 Males and 34 Females, _ |
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