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''Insanity and Spiritualism'' is a letter written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] published in the [[Daily Express]] on 22 september 1919.

== Insanity and Spiritualism ==
[[File:daily-express-1919-09-22-p4-insanity-and-spiritualism.jpg|thumb|200px|right|[[Daily Express]] (22 september 1919, p. 4)]]

To the Editor of the "Daily Express."

Sir, — May I ask Mr. Griggs to quote any exact evidence or statistics on which he founds his assertion that there is a connection between spiritualism and insanity? Dr. Forbes Winslow made the same statement, but after fuller inquiry he had the manliness to make a complete refraction. I trust that Mr. Griggs will either do the same or will give some figures in support of his serious assertion.

I may say that my experience, which covers more than thirty years, is directly opposed to Mr. Griggs, and that I can only recall one case where a temporary derangement was associated with automatic writing. Since Mr. Griggs quotes his medical qualifications, I beg leave to sign myself.

ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE.<br />
M.D., C.M. Edin<br />
Windlesham, Crowborough, Sussex.

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