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Excerpt from Minutes of the Testimony Taken Before John Q. Wilson, Joseph Eaton, and Morris Woodruff, Committee From the General Assembly, to Inquire Into the Condition of Connecticut State Prison: Together With Their Report and Remarks Upon the Same
Another of these Physicians expresses the opinion, that many who died, were even hastened to their deaths by negligence and severity, and that they might been spared their untimely fate, had proper attention been paid them, and they had received early medica tion. He further says, that in executing the Hospital regulations, every embarrassment was thrown in their way by the present Warden, and that he appeared to manifest toward all a moroseness and severity which was extremely offensive.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 0259532185
- ISBN 13 9780259532187
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages128
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a gripping account of a conflict that unfolded within the walls of the Connecticut State Prison in the early 19th century. The author meticulously details the clash between Martin Welles, a dedicated Director of the institution, and Amos Pilsbury, the appointed Warden, whose conduct raised serious concerns about the treatment of prisoners. The narrative unfolds through a collection of official reports, personal accounts, and sworn testimonies, creating a compelling portrait of the tensions between authority and accountability within a burgeoning American penal system. The story explores themes of prison reform, the evolving definition of humane treatment, and the vulnerability of individuals within the confines of institutional power. The book sheds light on the struggles to establish a just and equitable system of punishment and rehabilitation during a period of significant social and political change, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of prison governance and the enduring human cost of unchecked power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259532187_0
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