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[page 686] not believe in solitary confinement. Ques. Under this system as you practice it without any solitary confinement, the abuses which have been testified here could not have been prevented. Ans. I could have discharged the attendants if I had known of it. Ques. Could the abuses, if there have been abuses have been prevented. Ans. I do not know of any way, Ques. Could the abuses, if there have been abuses have been prevented. Ans. I do not know of any way. Ques. Mr. Lakin is a very successful man in his place. Ans. Yes, very. Ques. There is perfect harmony between you and him. Ans. Perfect. Quess. Dr. Sanborn is a good man in his place. Ans. Excellent. Ques. Dr. Neal was a successful officer while he was there. Ans. He was faithful to the patients, he was not loyal to the superintendent. He was conniving, intriguing with a view of supplanting me. He was in communication with parties who were trying to undermine and upset me. Ques. I have tried to avoid personalities as much as possible, I think we better leave it right here. Was Dr. Neal a faithful officer. Ans. Faithful to the patients. I say nothing about his relation to his associates. Ques. This report on page 36 of 1880 is correct. Ans. That is all true. Ques. So what is said here about Miss. Clough also true, she is well qualified for the situation she now