Physician’s Examination of Convict, William B. Schwartz, Prisoner no. 5476; Inmate Case Files, U. S. Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas, 1895-1931, Record Group 129; National Archives at Kansas City, Missouri.
Well, now we know that doctors had lousy handwriting back then too! This form gives his age as 49 instead of 47. Even contemporary documentation can’t be trusted 100 % !
Well, now we know that doctors had lousy handwriting back then too! This form gives his age as 49 instead of 47. Even contemporary documentation can’t be trusted 100 % !
“Left foot running sore” ….that doesn’t sound good. 😦