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French physician and politician (1738-1814) whose name became synonymous with the 'humane' instrument of execution whose use he proposed to the government during the French Revolution. ALS in French, signed “Guillotin,” one page both sides, 6.25 x 8.25, March 1, 1801. Handwritten letter to the mayor of the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, in which Guillotin conveys his enthusiasm for offering free cowpox vaccinations to the local poor as an act of charity. He adds that he will be delighted to help his fellow citizens and cooperate with the magistrates concerned with the suffering of the destitute (translated): "I will always consider myself too happy, Citizen Mayor, to be able to do something that can be useful to my fellow citizens, and agreeable to the Magistrates who are concerned with the relief of humanity, and especially of the indigent class of the people." In fine condition.
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