| Description Of Item | Illustration from the collection of Alexander Morison. Unsigned [Charles Gow]. Reproduced in Morison’s 'Outlines of Lectures' (1848) plate 19.
'Jonathan R: Aged thirty-two. formerly a carman, admitted into the Surrey Lunatic Asylum on the 18th June, 1847, labouring under an attack of partial insanity, complicated with general paralysis. In this patient, who was a very sober person, the disorder came on suddenly, about six months previously to the first portrait being taken. He did not manifest any well-marked delusions of grandeur, but used to say he would take possession of his brother's house and business, and also show considerable incoherency in his discourse. When admitted, he spoke with a slight hesitation, but could walk well: his memory was much impaired. The second portrait was taken about two months after the first, and at this time he had become very much more confused and incoherent; at times, he does not reply when spoken to. The remedies employed were, blisters behind the ears, and at the nape of the neck; but no benefit has been derived from them.' |