| Description | Marie Gougeon, a 73 year old woman, requests to be admitted to the Hospital. She was born in Canterbury but her grandfather, Pierre Gougeon, was from Boulogne, in Picardy. She has been paralysed for the past five years. Pinned to the petition is a certificate from Jn Jacquin, a doctor, confirming her condition, dated 24 March 1769. The petition is signed by Louis Chauvet and D Turquand. |