In the spring of 1815, the life of Dr. David Ramsay, a respected 66-year-old male physician, historian, and public official in Charleston, South Carolina, came to a tragic and unforeseen end. His death was not the result of illness or accident, but a violent act that stemmed from a professional duty he had performed. The incident that led to his demise began when he was appointed by a court to assess the mental state of a tailor named William Linnen, who was known for his litigious and troubleso
...Read More
Account
