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Investigation of the Committee of the Legislature of 1881 Concerning the Management of the Maine Insane Hospital Part 2 (14-354688-F018-I001-P1098.pdf)

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1098 A. (cont.) It is in view of the apartments warmer on account of the slight clothing of the patients. Q. How long ago was that provision first made that the lodges were to have a greater degree of heat. A. When the heating apparatus was put in years ago Q. What should you say would be the lowest extreme to which the temperature might run in the lodge rooms at night? A. I don't think it ever goes down much below if it does any, the lodge halls would be considerable warmer. Q. What do you desire to have as about the right temperature for the sleeping rooms at night? A. Where patients have clothing on their beds is warm enough Q. You think the patients are more quiet with a cool temperature? A. I am satisfied they are more quiet in a cool room, than in a vey warm room. The warmer heat is very irksome to patients By Mr. Butler Q. You discharged this young man without looking into the case? A. I discharged him for the act without any explanation, did not ask him the reason Q. Discharged him without asking or knowing anything about it? A. Yes I often do

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Date: 1881

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