BARTLETT, (Mr.) – (d. 1801)

DIED — At Woolwich, in England, lately, Mr. BARTLETT, aged 74, who, though in perfect health, had confined himself to his room for 23 years.  He wore nothing during this period but a morning gown, used neither fire nor candle, never read or amused himself in any manner, and would suffer no person to see him, except his relations.


Source: Raleigh Register, April 28, 1801. 

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