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Old Photographs, Recognition, Handwriting Deciphering => Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition => Topic started by: Lorna_W on Tuesday 24 February 15 15:30 GMT (UK)
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I have found some documents relating to a relative who was in Rainhill Asylum in 1860. Although I understand some of it, I am struggling to work out a few words. Would there be anyone kind enough to help me please? Thanks. Lorna
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Can you post it for us pleas Lorna
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Thanks. I am struggling to find what the word next to temperament and most of the paragraph on his discharge note.
Thanks in advance.
Lorna
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Hi again, having just looked again, I also can't work out what the word is next to the result box and also by expression of countenance. :-\
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Expression of countenance - forbidding, furtive and ???
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First paragraph of discharge note
His mind is very weak and his moral nature apparently equally so. He is reported to be greatly addicted to masturbation – there is very little indication of any ? – he answers when spoken to but in brief sentences and never makes a remark spontaneously and appears incapable of thinking.
Second para
A surly truculent looking fellow, in ?, if the countenance to the index of the mind, the highest moral findings are indomitable for his – three words unreadable – more forbidding. Having him under strict discipline for several months, he was
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? = "mind" and ? = "whom"
Regards
Malky
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Thank you both so much for your quick replies! :)
I'm really grateful of your help.
I'm hoping someone will know what those three unreadable words are ::)
Thanks again that's been a huge help.
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Also, does anyone understand what the last few words are on the last sentence at the very top of the discharge record?
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The word next to Result is Dich'd - discharged
and the two sentences above the paragraphs
"Incoherency - mutters to himself, refuses to raise his voice"
(Original order of admission to Hayrock Lodge, dated August 11th 1860
Could be Haydock?
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Thank you!!!! :) It's so obvious now you've said!
Yes, it was Haydock Lodge Asylum he was originally admitted to, then later to Rainhill.
Thanks again xx
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Already answered by Lisajb, I didn't notice.
Regards
Malky
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Hello -
The final paragraph reads : 'A surly truculent looking fellow, in whom, if the countenance be the index of the mind, the highest moral feelings are rudimental, for his aspect is most forbidding. Having been under strict discipline for several months, he was Discharged 16 Sept 1861.'
craggagh.
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Hello -
The final paragraph reads : 'A surly truculent looking fellow, in whom, if the countenance be the index of the mind, the highest moral feelings are rudimental, for his aspect is most forbidding. Having been under strict discipline for several months, he was Discharged 16 Sept 1861.'
craggagh.
That makes more sense than my attempt!
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Temperament - bilious.
Countenance - forbidding furtive and sensual.
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Just wanted to say a great big thank you to you all for replying :) It has helped me immensely!
L