McFarland, Andrew, 1817-1891
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Physician and superintendent of the Illinois Hospital for the Insane from 1854 -1870. He testified in the case of Robert C. Sloo, who in 1856 was accused of killing John E. Hall, the county clerk of Williamson County and a political enemy of his father. Sloo was acquitted on the grounds of emotional insanity and this caused outrage around the state.
From the description of Letter, Aug. 11, 1857. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52576674
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- Trials (Murder)
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- Illinois (as recorded)
- Williamson County (Ill.) (as recorded)
