American Journal of Psychiatry
Volume 5, Issue 2
October 1848
Article
October 1848
SELECTIONS AND CASES FROM LATE REPORTS OF LUNATIC ASYLUMS
- Pages:1–18
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October 1848
SCHOOLS AND ASYLUMS FOR THE IDIOTIC AND IMBECILE
- Pages:19–33
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October 1848
The Trial of WILLIAM FREEMAM,for the murder of JOHN G. VAN NEST,including the Evidence and the Arguments of Counsel, with the Decision of the Supreme Court granting a new triai—And of the post-mortem examination of the body by Amariah Brigham, M. D.,and others. Reported by Benjamin F. Hall,Counsellor at Law. Auburn, Derby, Miller & Co., Publisheŕs, 1848
- Pages:34–60
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October 1848
Swedenborg on Insanity
- Pages:61–64
- Published Online:1 April 2006
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.5.2.61
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Swedenborg was an extraordinary man—of vast learning and profound thought. As his opinions are eagerly sought for, and are high authority with many, we think it best to record here his views on Insanity. We select from hisLarger Diary, part second.—Ed. ...
October 1848
Intanity in connection with great mental powers—Mental Derangement of Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Lamb, and his sister, Mary Lamb
- Pages:65–78
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October 1848
A Contract sought to be avoided on the Ground of Insanity
- Pages:79–94
- Published Online:1 April 2006
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.5.2.79
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At a session of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, holden at Northampton Aug. 22d, 1848, by Judge Dewey,was tried the case of Allisby guardian vs. Billingsand others. Counsel for plaintiffs, Chapmanof Springfield, and Bakerof Northampton; ...