Mrs. Lincoln. Starting Interview Upon Her Case With Judge Bradwell - He Considers Her a Wronged Woman

Mrs. Lincoln. Starting Interview Upon Her Case With Judge Bradwell - He Considers Her a Wronged Woman

Mary Todd Lincoln's case against the claim of insanity

This newspaper article provides the details of Mary Todd Lincoln's imprisonment in an insane asylum and how the Bradwell couple fought for her freedom. President Lincoln's widow was committed to an asylum after a court found her to be insane. This was an easy claim to make, considering how women were thought to be delicate and prone to breakdowns.
The paper states that the Chicago couple is fighting for her release and later provides statements from Judge Bradwell who said, "she is no more insane today than you and I are."
This public testimoney in favor of Mary Todd Lincoln shows that Myra and James Bradwell know the power of the paper in order to gain favor for their cause. The Bradwell's would utlizie the press to advocate for thos who could not speak for themselves, including the imprisoned Mary Todd Lincoln.

The Daily Picayune

The Daily Picayune; pg. 2

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August 27, 1875

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The Post and Mail announced that Mrs. Lincoln was about to make her sister, Mrs. Edwards, of Springfield, a visit. In that correspondence it was stated that a "legal lady of Chicago and her husband" had taken steps for Mrs. Lincoln's release, it being implied that her contemplated visit to Springfield was the result of their friendly, if not professional, intercourse. Of course: it was not necessary to guess twice to be sure that Mrs. Myra Bradwell and her husband, jUdge Bradwell, were referred to.

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