Correspondence regarding circumstances attending the loss and death of Capt. Frances L. Bowman
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1856-09-15
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previously unpublished
Abstract
"On the afternoon of Sept. 4th I was directed by Major R.S. Garnett . . . to conduct Capt. Bowman, who was in a state of lunacy, to the Dalles." Dr. Brown goes on to describe Capt. Bowman's Messianic delusions and the erratic behavior which resulted in his death.
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6 page typed transcript saved as a PDF.
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Fort Simcoe, 9th Infantry, Washington Territory, 19th century health care