This is one of the largest of human fields to work in.
The 'Washingtonian Home' was commenced in a very humble way, in November, 1857.

An act of incorporation was obtained from the State, March 26th, 1859.
"The institution has, therefore, been in existence nearly twenty years.

My connection with it has been for eighteen years--sixteen years as president.

During the period of its existence the whole number of patients has been five thousand three hundred and forty-eight.

Of this number, the superintendent, Dr.Day, estimates the cured at one-half.