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  • A surprisingly high number of the 'vagrants' who were admitted to Haverfordwest Gaol were also suffering from venereal disease (especially the men). Three vagrants on this page alone are noted as suffering from the disease.
Journal kept by the Surgeon of the County Gaol, Haverfordwest, 23 November 1823 - 9 January 1824 [image 26 of 147]
  • In addition to the usual fleas and lice, a large proportion of 'vagrants' were noted as suffering from either veneral disease or the 'itch' (probably scabies). Frederick Davies (here listed) is noted as suffering from both. One particular unfortunate, a female 'vagrant' by the name of Mary Ann Kendal, in addition to venereal disease and the 'itch', is also said to be suffering from piles and other ailments.
Journal kept by the Surgeon of the County Gaol, Haverfordwest, 5 August 1834 - 24 September 1834 [image 140 of 147]