Aged about forty-five, admitted November 8th, 1816. This man is an
American: he was tried and convicted for horse-stealing near London;
but was found to be deranged, and was sent hither from Newgate on the
day above-mentioned. Williams is only remarkable for being extremely
irritable and passionate; but he has not done nor attempted any thing
mischievous here. Tobacco is the idol of his worship, for which he
would sacrifice all the horses in the king’s stud; and which he seems
to devour with peculiar extacy. Indeed, this fascinating weed is a very
general favourite with the male inmates of this mansion.