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Dix, Dorothea Lynde, 1802-1887. Autograph Letter Signed to George Barrell Emerson; Erie, Pennsylvania?, 1844 September 2

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Call Number: MS Ch.M.3.2 pt.1
Scope and Contents Has accomplished in the last six weeks of travels what was assigned for twelve weeks. Is welcomed everywhere. Inspected poor house in Lancaster, Pa., saw jails and almshouses in York, Gettysburgh, Chambersburgh, Bedford, etc. The Lanesville, Ohio almshouse was horrible. In Columbus, Ohio, visited prison and almshouse, Hospital for the Insane and Asylum for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb. Occupied with prisons and jails at Pittsburgh. Provides further itenrary. Asks for more copies of Emerson’s...
Dates: 1844 September 2