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Madness and Murder Trial of a British Soldier in 1793
A soldier from the Light Dragoons recalled for trial recounts a long, violent career ending in a 1795 incident. Psychiatric testimony describes brain injury and insanity influencing actions. Witnesses include family members, doctors, and officers. the court rules the prisoner not guilty by reason of insanity and orders confinement rather than discharge.
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Birpfelf
Prifener
Aidaias
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Nes MeGula
Croydon Barracks
Onan
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Coldittaim- Regiment of Guards
France
Veresailles
Fae Hospital
Englasd
London
King George
Red-Lion-Street
Clerkenwell
Binjunfine
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Gatindy
Dye Cretchion
Mr. Erskine
Mr. Cline
Mr. Kirby
Serbia
Pers Coli
Jesus Christ
God
Éuiteavour
Tome
Mr. Crick
God Almighty
White
Condiit
Kadlock
Cebler
Fraglock
Satan
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Lonp Conoe
Epigine
Exferne
Ths
Ferrers
Mbanagerbent
Iti
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R Most
Enfine
Ganesel
Iman
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Justice Grose
Oe Loup
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