Author Topic: 1894 order for reception of a pauper lunatic - deciphering the cause of lunacy (Read 238 times)

ShaunJ · « **on:** Tuesday 19 March 24 23:09 GMT (UK) »

Any ideas on the second word here?

" Drink & ....."

is it "worry" ?

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Bookbox · « **Reply #1 on:** Tuesday 19 March 24 23:23 GMT (UK) »

is it "worry" ?

Yes, I think so. There's a similar W for Workhouse on the facing page.

KeoGenRI · « **Reply #2 on:** Tuesday 19 March 24 23:48 GMT (UK) »

looks like scurvy to me . poor handwriting would like to see more sc words

which if one is drinking heavy might not eat proper have .

Bill Keough

ShaunJ · « **Reply #3 on:** Wednesday 20 March 24 09:46 GMT (UK) »

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There's a similar W for Workhouse on the facing page.

So there is. A fresh dip of the nib before doing the W:

ShaunJ · « **Reply #4 on:** Wednesday 20 March 24 16:08 GMT (UK) »

I'll go with Bookbox on this. "Drink and Worry".

Thanks to Bookbox and Bill for taking a look.

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