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July 13, 1871 in Morning Republican

Foreign News July 13, 1871 Event 1 of 2

Morning Republican

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Tichborne Claimant, Physical Description, Erratic Memory, Fits

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas

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The claimant of the Tichborne estate is described as an unparalleled monstrosity. He weighs 364 pounds, is the impersonation of grossness, his forehead low, the top of the head scant and the quantity below the eyes enormous. His memory comes and goes like April showers, and is as much beyond his control as they. He will remember things which he will forget while he is describing them, and he will presently clearly recollect and describe circumstances which took place years ago. In addition to which he has fits.

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The claimant of the Tichborne estate is described as an unparalleled monstrosity. He weighs 364 pounds, is the impersonation of grossness, his forehead low, the top of the head scant and the quantity below the eyes enormous. His memory comes and goes like April showers, and is as much beyond his control as they. He will remember things which he will forget while he is describing them, and he will presently clearly recollect and describe circumstances which took place years ago. In addition to which he has fits.

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Tichborne Claimant Physical Description Erratic Memory Fits

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The claimant of the Tichborne estate is described as an unparalleled monstrosity. He weighs 364 pounds, is the impersonation of grossness, his forehead low, the top of the head scant and the quantity below the eyes enormous. His memory comes and goes like April showers, and is as much beyond his control as they. He will remember things which he will forget while he is describing them, and he will presently clearly recollect and describe circumstances which took place years ago. In addition to which he has fits.