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Investigation of the Committee of the Legislature of 1881 Concerning the Management of the Maine Insane Hospital Part 2 (14-354688-F019-I001-P1134.pdf)

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1134 Q. Did the patient stand there and take it like a man? A. He could not help himself. The man as sitting down in the corner, and Merchant sat down onto his knees and took him by the throat. I think it was the second day I was there. Q. Did he choke him long? A. Choked him so he was considerably purple in the face. Q. Did the man scream? A. Yes sir. Q. Try to get away from him? A. Yes sir Q. Any scrimmage at all? A. He had him where he could not very well get away from him Q. When did he let go? A. I told him if he didn't let him go I would tell Dr. Harlow Q. You told him he must not do that? A. Yes sir. I didn't know what the rules and regulations were, but I thought he was going to far, and I told him I should tell the Dr. if he didn't desist Q. You interfered and he stopped? A. Yes sir Q. You didn't report it I suppose A. No sir I didn't Q. Did the man make much resistance A. All he could handily, I didn't know whether or not Merchant had ever had any

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Date: 1881

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