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Welfare records: The Letters about Jane Johnson (1)

Jane Johnson had some form of mental illness, and was taken to the Spring Vale asylum near Stone, belonging to Mr. Bakewell. John Johnson, her husband, was keen to have his wife back at home, and he wrote to the Overseers to ask whether they thought she was well enough to be discharged.

Dec 10,1823 Letter from John Johnson, Nr.Bulls Head, Chancery Lane, Lane End, Stone?

Sir, I write a few lines to inform you Concerning the state of my wife I was at Mr.Bakewells last Sunday and asked Mr.Bakewell if he had now wrote to you informing you how she was going on he much surprised me by informing me he had not I was not permitted to see her but he told me that he believed she was getting rather better and the next time I came over I should see her which will be on the 20th Inst. so Gentn. if you think proper on her continuing there or if you think of removing her you will Please to inform me of your opinion on the subject by return of Post So I remain your Most Obedt. Servt.

John Johnson

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