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September 8, 1823
New Hampshire Statesman
Concord, Merrimack County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In New York, the Resident Physician reported a yellow fever case to the Board of Health on the 18th inst. Three doctors denied it on the 19th, but seven others affirmed it was yellow fever on the 21st, calling the denial a misrepresentation.
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SYMPTOMS OF FEVER AMONG THE FACULTY.
The Resident Physician at New York, reported a case of yellow fever to the Board of Health, on the 18th inst. On the 19th, three doctors under their proper signatures, with M. D. annexed, denied that it was a case of yellow fever, stated the facts, and gave their reasons. On the 21st seven others of the faculty published their edition of the case, in which they style the first statement a 'misrepresentation of facts,' and express their opinion that the disorder WAS YELLOW FEVER. If a majority of votes settles the question, "the Ayes have it," so far.—N. H. Senr.
The Resident Physician at New York, reported a case of yellow fever to the Board of Health, on the 18th inst. On the 19th, three doctors under their proper signatures, with M. D. annexed, denied that it was a case of yellow fever, stated the facts, and gave their reasons. On the 21st seven others of the faculty published their edition of the case, in which they style the first statement a 'misrepresentation of facts,' and express their opinion that the disorder WAS YELLOW FEVER. If a majority of votes settles the question, "the Ayes have it," so far.—N. H. Senr.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Yellow Fever
Doctors Dispute
New York
Board Of Health
What entities or persons were involved?
Resident Physician
Three Doctors
Seven Others Of The Faculty
N. H. Senr.
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
18th 21st Inst.
Key Persons
Resident Physician
Three Doctors
Seven Others Of The Faculty
N. H. Senr.
Outcome
majority of doctors opined it was yellow fever; no further casualties mentioned.
Event Details
Resident Physician reported a yellow fever case to Board of Health on 18th inst. Three doctors denied it on 19th with reasons. Seven others affirmed it was yellow fever on 21st, calling denial a misrepresentation.