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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
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Letter from Lisbon dated October 4, 1800, reports the plague raging in Cadiz and affecting Andalusia, with 7,000 dead, 4,000 critically ill, 40,000 recovered from mild cases, and 25,000 fled among 76,000 inhabitants; Portuguese government imposes 40-day quarantine on vessels from Algrave.
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"The plague still continues to rage at Cadiz with great violence; and the whole province of Andalusia seems to be more or less affected with it. Every precaution is taken by this government, and it has even ordered all vessels coming from the port of Algrave to perform the rigorous quarantine of 40 days.
The last post brings the following return of the state of the disorder.
25,000 fled in different directions,
40,000 slightly affected and cured
7,000 dead,
4,000 very ill little or no hopes of recovery.
76,000 Total inhabitants."
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Primary Location
Cadiz, Andalusia
Event Date
4th Of October, 1800
Outcome
25,000 fled in different directions; 40,000 slightly affected and cured; 7,000 dead; 4,000 very ill with little or no hopes of recovery; total inhabitants 76,000.
Event Details
The plague continues to rage at Cadiz with great violence, affecting the whole province of Andalusia to varying degrees. The Portuguese government has ordered all vessels from the port of Algrave to undergo a 40-day quarantine. The latest report on the disorder's state is provided.