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‘Cases of insanity’ admitted to lunatic wards of Birmingham workhouse, February to December 1845
| Males | Females | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taken out by friends or sent to other parishes | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Died | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Cured | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Remain in the wards | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Total | 47 | 36 | 83 |
Source: BAC, BBG, GP/B/2/1/5, 23 December 1845.
