Papers relating to James Mason, Outdoor Attendant 1839 - 1876

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Documents are contained in 1 file and consist of papers, notes and correspondence belonging to James Mason: included is a note of his revised duties at the Retreat; papers on York Temperance Society; papers relating to the Society of Friends; and letters sent to him. Much of this is personal in nature rather than about his duties at the Retreat, although there is a little on the latter topic. Mason was engaged in 1839 to take charge of patients employed in outdoor labour. He was a Quaker, and involved in the temperance movement. He served the Retreat for 37 years, his duties being lightened  in his old age.

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