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1251 Testimony of John H Yeaton , sworn By Mr. Baker Q. Where do you live? A. Chelsea Q. A member of Dr. Butler's congregation? A. I am Q. Did you once work at the hospital? A. I did, I went there the 16th of May 1859 and stayed till the first or second day of May 1879. Q. In what capacity were you there? A. I was the carpenter, had charge of all the repairs. Q. Was it your duty to go about yourself to see what repairs were needed? A. Yes sir Q. Whenever an attendant knew about repairs that should be made , he notified you? A. Yes sir Q. Whether you had any stated times for going into wards? A. No, went just as my business called me Q. Did you during this entire 20 years have keys of your own, which both by night and day admitted you to the hospital without the knowledge of any other person? A. Yes sir, There was no part of it but what I had access to. Q. About every day were you in almost every part of the hospital? A. Yes, It would be very seldom but