Speaks but a few words, and enunciation very imperfect. Choreic 
movements of hands and face. Had epilepsy when 4 months old; 
spasms lasted until sixth year, and then began to diminish in force 
and frequency, only to grow more severe again. Sent to school. 
Learned to match colors, and sew cards ; a ready helper in arranging 
material, quick to learn the proper places for things. Caught a tune 
easily and sang the songs, but with very imperfect words. Became 
so quarrelsome that he could not be kept in school — biting, scratching, 
and fighting; had a habit of kicking children in the stomach and 
struck a blow like a sledge-hammer. Was an adroit thief, stealing 
in the most ingenious manner. Most immoral in every way and had 
to be kept in restraint much of the time. Learned to do simple house- 
work very well, but became so violent and dangerous that he was 
transferred to an insane hospital. 

Father a very passionate man ; mother extremely nervous ; had 
two miscarriages ; H. born at full term, ordinary labor. Father, a