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THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT JOURNAL.
JUNE 6, 1896
Chelmsford – It transpired at the meeting of the Board of Guardians, on Tuesday, that an old woman, over 90 years of age, was chained to the wall a few hours every day “to prevent her getting into mischief!” The Medical Officer is to make a special report upon the case.
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Mr Preston Thomas
Would you kindly say if you know anything of the matter referred to in the marked paragraph [LBK]
June 8
Mr Preston Thomas 9 6 96