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Wendell Phillips Writes Concerning The “Laws Relating To Insanity”

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Wendell Phillips Writes Concerning The “Laws Relating To Insanity”
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Wendell Phillips (1811 – 1884). American reformer and abolitionist. ALS. 4 pages. 5” x 8”. Boston, 22 Dec. ’78. Phillips writes to Hon. Thomas Talbot who served as Governor of Massachusetts. “I venture to address you in aid of representations which will be made by others – in reference to the laws relating to insanity. It is not too much to say our laws on that neglect are worse than those of most other states & are a disgrace to the state = the ( ) are presseing & cases occur frequently working great in justice. There should be a Commission as in England & elsewhere having charge of all Hospitals = The head should an expert with salary sufficient to enable to give a large part of his time to the personal supervision of all Hospitals for the insane. Inside the state & outside this necessity is recognized by all acquainted with the subject. I sincerely trust you will see it to be consistent with your duty to command the establishment of such a supervisor to the legislature. Respy, Wendell Phillips” It is interesting to note that the following year, Massachusetts established the Board of Health, Lunacy and Charities. Fine medical history. Folds. Fine.