Philanthropist and reformer, she secured reforms in treatment of the insane. ALS signed “D. L. Dix,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 10, September 23, 1848. Letter to Representative James Rollins. In part, “I am introduced to write at this time…of learning from various quarters, that a Mr. McCord of Fulton is making active exertions for commencing the State Hospital for the Insane. I am learning…that he has written to them on the subject, and strange to believe, that he has adopted the truly preposterous pentagon form for yr. climate, fatal to health and an absolute folly anywhere! He must have got it from some old Irish or old English prison or hospital, here a model never repeated and never fit to be thought of for the insane.” Integral address panel on reverse has been addressed in Dix’s hand. In fine condition, with scattered light page toning, heavier to signed page and address panel and a couple small areas of paper loss, not affecting text. R&R COA.
