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Boston, August 20, 1810: Sir, It has appeared very desirable to a number of respectable gentlemen, that a hospital for the reception of lunatics and other sick persons should be established in this town
Boston, August 20, 1810: Sir, It has appeared very desirable to a number of respectable gentlemen, that a hospital for the reception of lunatics and other sick persons should be established in this town
Circular letter, submitting proposals for the establishment in Boston of a "hospital for the reception of lunatics and other sick persons," and inviting contributions and Sir, It has appeared very desirable to a number of respectable gentlemen, that a hospital for the reception of lunatics and other sick persons should be established in this town