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Presentment for idiot wards in connexion with lunatic asylums.
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25. Where any ward or wards for the reception and support of idiots and incurable insane persons is or may be established in conjunction with or under the direction of any lunatic asylum connected with the said county, it shall and may be lawful for the grand jury at each presenting term, without previous application at sessions, to present such sum or sums, not exceeding the sum of one hundred pounds, as shall appear to be necessary for the support of such ward connected with such lunatic asylum; and such sum shall be raised off the county at large, or off any barony or baronies thereof, as the grand jury shall direct.
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