In re Dickie
New York Supreme Court
Motion to confirm an inquisition of lunacy. » On December 9, 1877, a commission de lunático inquirendo was issued by Hon. John" R. Beady to William C. Traphagen, Esq., Edward Bradley,- M. D., and Mr. William A. Seaver, on the application of Mrs. Emma D. Van Vleck, a sister of Susan Dickie. ■ It was proved on the trial that on September 25, 1871, Miss Dickie was confined-in the Bloomingdale Asylum upon the certificates of Doctors William Han-ford White and Alfred C. Post.
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Motion to confirm an inquisition of lunacy. » On December 9, 1877, a commission de lunático inquirendo was issued by Hon. John" R. Beady to William C. Traphagen, Esq., Edward Bradley,- M. D., and Mr. William A. Seaver, on the application of Mrs. Emma D. Van Vleck, a sister of Susan Dickie. ■ It was proved on the trial that on September 25, 1871, Miss Dickie was confined-in the Bloomingdale Asylum upon the certificates of Doctors William Han-ford White and Alfred C. Post. Dr. Post testified that she was, when committed, and continued to be, of unsound mind. Dr. White failed to answer the…
1Opinion of the CourtBrady, J.
The commissioners have displayed considerable interest and zeal in the investigation they were selected to conduct, and the court expresses its thanks for the faithful manner in which they have discharged their duties. Early in the progress of these proceedings, having been appointed by me, they ad*421vised me of their impressions that. Miss Dickie .was not insane or imbecile, and ^suggested that she should be protected by counsel. -1 sent for Mr.' Delafield,'and he readily. and cheerfully undertook the office. He was then invested with full power to act. He performed his duty with fidelity,…
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