The Local Government Board wrote transmitting a copy of a report from Mrs. Pinsent who visited the Guardians institution on behalf of the Board of Control. Four males and two females of unsound mind she saw appeared contented and happy, and further particulars were given of individual cases. Miss Verney described the report as a curious commentary on Mrs. Pinsent’s advice that they ought to have more of such people in the workhouse. …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949