Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Mr. Ballard” in article pos=34 of The Daily Dispatch: August 8, 1861., [Electronic resource]:

...t insanity was a hereditary disease in his family. Prior to committing the rash act the deceased penned a letter directing what disposition he wished made of his property. This letter was read by Mr. Ballard . The relatives of the deceased, who are highly respectable people, were notified by telegraph of the unfortunate occurrence, and will, no doubt, soon be here to remove the body to its native soil. ...
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