Excerpt from Statistics of Philadelphia: Comprehending a Concise View of All the Public Institutions and the Fire Engine and Hose Companies of the City and County of Philadelphia, on the First of January, 1842
This extensive building is situated on the west side of the river, Schuylkill, opposite the city. There are in it at the present time 1780 paupers, 185 of whom are confined in the insane depart ment. The average number of paupers admitted yearly is 1450, two-thirds of which number are foreigners. The original cost of the building, including 200 acres of land, was The annual expenses may be estimated, with consider able accu'racy, at William S. Stockton, Steward.
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