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The Daily Dispatch: November 6, 1863., [Electronic resource], Additional from the North. (search)
e sets in their possession in regard to the institution, since it has been under the case of the military forces. May 5, 1863, the battle of Williamsburg was fought. Soon afterward, the accomplished Superintendent of the Asylum, Dr. Gait, committed outside. There were then in the institution nearly 300 patients. Those insane people were without medical supervision or support, and Gen. McClellan ordered Dr. Thompson, of Illinois, in charge, and all needful supplies were furnished. In June, Dr. Thompson was relieved by the appointment of Dr. G. F. Watson by Gov. Pierpont. This arrangement continued until the withdrawal of the United States army from in front of Richmond, when Dr. Watson retired. On the 20th of August, 1863, Assistant Surgeon P. Wager, of the 5th Pennsylvania cavalry, was placed in charge, and from that time the Asylum has been under the care of the Government. There were then in the Asylum 252 patients, and 42 officers, attendants, and servants. Sinc