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 |  Number remaining in asylums June 30th | 91 |
| A decrease of twelve (12) during the month of June | 12 |

 Asylums for the insane.
   Only one asylum, under the care of the Bureau Dist Va.  This is connected with Howard Grove Hospital.  The previous facilities for care, and comfort, of this class of unfortunates, having been very limited, and insufficient.  A very fine yard has been erected for their accommodations.  This yard, is, in all respects, adapted to their wants, securing safety, comfort, excellent ventilation, bathing accommodations &c and adding much to the chances of their health, and improvement.
   
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| The number of insane in Hospital, May 31st was | 61 |
| Received during the month of June | 3 |
| Total number under charge in June | 64 |
| Number discharged in June | 5 |
| Number died in June | 1 |
| Remaining in Hospital June 30th | 58 |
| Reduction in number during June | 3 |

A large proportion of the insane inmates of the Howard Grove Hospital have been received from jails, and other very uncomfortable places, where they were suffering much. They were received for the reason that the asylums for the insane in the State of Va