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Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Two vessels from Point Petre, Guadaloupe, arrived in Philadelphia this week, having lost five crew to virulent yellow fever. Quarantined at Lazaretto amid concerns over early-season outbreak and West Indies conflicts.
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Two vessels have in the course of the present week arrived from Point Petre, Guadaloupe, one of which, whilst lying there, lost three and the other 2 of their crews with the yellow fever, which it seems existed with symptoms of great virulence. The vessels, before reaching any wharf, were remanded to the Lazaretto to receive the proper process of purification. The occurrence of the malady at this early season, and the increase of disease always attendant on hostile armaments, such as now in the West-Indies, will require a continuance of the most active vigilance from the board of health.
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Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
April 12
Outcome
one vessel lost 3 crew members to yellow fever; the other lost 2 crew members. vessels remanded to the lazaretto for purification.
Event Details
Two vessels arrived in Philadelphia from Point Petre, Guadaloupe, during the present week. While lying there, they lost crew members to yellow fever, which existed with great virulence. The vessels were sent to the Lazaretto before reaching any wharf. The early occurrence of the malady and increase of disease due to hostile armaments in the West Indies require active vigilance from the board of health.