1. 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 Author(s): Jackson, James, 1777-1867 Publication: [Boston : s.n., 1810] Subject(s): Hospitals, PsychiatricHospital PlanningMassachusettsAsylum for the Insane at Charlestown.