Description | Mary Newth, a 69 year old woman, requests to be admitted to the Hospital. She was born on 23 October 1774. Her parents were William Frankis and Mary Breton. Her mother was the daughter of René Breton, originally from Lorraine, whose own mother died at the French Hospital. Mary is a silkweaver but can no longer work due to her age and a condition affecting her nerves. The petition is signed by Mary Newth herself and James De Lamare. Petition n. 1239 |