Aged thirty-five, admitted here about two years since. This dangerous
maniac is a Yorkshire-man, and was convicted of the murder of his own
brother by cutting off his head, but as it was the result of insanity,
he was ultimately consigned to this place. In general he appears to be
a silly simpleton, but on that account is the more dangerous, because
his fits of fury burst forth suddenly, and when the least expected. He
lately attacked another patient, for some imaginary cause, and would
have effectually despatched him but for the timely interposition of the
keepers. He is quite persuaded that the keepers only detain him for
their own gratification, and might liberate him at any time they chose:
he is, therefore, constantly importunate with them to let him go; and
extremely displeased at their refusal to comply. He cannot be trusted
without strict vigilance.