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Domestic News
May 31, 1834
Republican Herald
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Cholera outbreak at Fort Mitchell, Alabama, annihilated two military companies, leaving only 15 survivors, 7 of whom were sick. Lieutenants Bryant, Allen, Graham, and Cloud among the victims. Reported via Fortress Monroe on the 22nd.
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Afflicting Intelligence FROM FORT MITCHELL.—A letter was received in this city yesterday from Fortress Monroe, (says the Boston Atlas,) which states that official information was received there on the 22d of the almost total annihilation of the two military companies stationed at Fort Mitchell, in Alabama, by the cholera. All but fifteen were dead, and of those seven were sick. The disease attacked all indiscriminately, temperate and intemperate, officers and men. Lieutenants Bryant, Allen, Graham, and Cloud, were among its victims.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Military
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Cholera Outbreak
Fort Mitchell
Alabama
Military Companies
Lieutenants Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Bryant
Lieutenant Allen
Lieutenant Graham
Lieutenant Cloud
Where did it happen?
Fort Mitchell, Alabama
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Mitchell, Alabama
Event Date
On The 22d
Key Persons
Lieutenant Bryant
Lieutenant Allen
Lieutenant Graham
Lieutenant Cloud
Outcome
all but fifteen were dead, and of those seven were sick
Event Details
Official information received at Fortress Monroe on the 22d of the almost total annihilation of the two military companies stationed at Fort Mitchell, in Alabama, by the cholera. The disease attacked all indiscriminately, temperate and intemperate, officers and men.