We are nearly complete with transcribing the lunacy case notes for my ancestor. I could not have done it without everyone's help and it has been interesting learning a few things along the way.
I have two extracts remaining on page 1 of 3. I thought that in this case I could include both in the same question.
At the top of the notes if makes reference to a Union.
Clearly it is Salisbury but there appears to be another letter at the end. At first thought I considered it was simply C for Salisbury City. But I really don't know. I am not even sure in what context Union is being used here.
In fact, seeing the image again here when editing the question, I don't think it is C because I can see Carter just below. They are not the same. I am now thinking that it is just a squiggle and the union is simply Salisbury. I am happy to cut this part of the question out if I am correct.
The final query for deciphering on page 1 has to do with a first name:
??? Maria. She is very restless, excited and noisy continually shouting and imploring me to spare her life. ...
I am confident that the surname is Maria (although come to think of it, Maria doesn't sound like a surname!).
Help appreciated in completing page 1.
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