Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887. Autograph Letter Signed to George Barrell Emerson; Newport, Rhode Island?, 1844 May 11
File — Folder: 16
Call Number: MS Ch.M.3.2 pt.1
Scope and Contents
Members of the Rhode Island Assembly came to see her about Simmons’s case. She could not legally take him to hospital without the consent of the town, but Assembly might intervene. Death of Simmons announced. Vote was taken respecting insane poor of the state. Accused people of Little Compton of murder. Inspected case of insane girl in Little Compton, whom she will bring to Boston; asks Emerson to meet her at the station to help take girl to Charlestown. 1 s. (4 p.) [Former page 33.]
Dates
- 1844 May 11
Creator
- From the Collection: Chamberlain, Mellen (Person)
- From the Collection: Dix, Dorothea Lynde (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
From the Collection:
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 40 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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