Nicholson, John (1790–1843), poet

Ogden, James

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The Earlswood Asylum For Idiots1

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“…John Langdon Down (1828–96) whose observations gave rise to Down's Syndrome was Medical Superintendent at Earlswood (1858–68) while Samuel and Muscot were in residence. 20 Unfortunately their case records no longer exist, so we do not have Down's opinion on their conditions. The Annual Reports contain the Medical Superintendent's Reports but these tend to emphasize therapeutic successes, 21 which was good publicity and reinforced to the philanthropic subscribers of the institution the benefits achieved through their generosity.…”

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