Anne Fearne, née Bouhault Charles and Thomas Fearne, request that their mother Anne be admitted to the Hospital. Anne is 54 years old and is the daughter of John Bouhault, Master of Languages, and a native of Niort, in Poitou. He came to England as a refugee and resided there for most of his life. Anne married Charles Fearne about 34 years ago and only a few years after the wedding she begun suffering from a mental illness, probably depression. She is described as being 'insane'. Her husband died three years previously and her sons cannot look after her. Pinned to the petition is a certificate in French, from Dr J N Jacquin confirming Anne's condition, dated 9 October 1770. The petition, in English and undated, is signed by F A Pillissier, Secretary of the French Church of La Patente. 9 Oct 1770