Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Patowmac Guardian, And Berkeley Advertiser
Martinsburg, Shepherdstown, Berkeley County, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
The yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia is moderating rapidly, with decreasing deaths and increasing convalescents; the relief committee advises absent residents to delay return for safety. (Signed Matthew Clarkson, Oct. 26, 1793.)
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
The malignant disorder that has so long raged in this city, is visibly moderating from day to day, and where it exists, has assumed a mild appearance. The deaths at the hospital have decreased; and the number of convalescents is becoming numerous. With a continuance of cool weather, there is every reason to presume, that the sickness will wholly disappear in a few days, and the intercourse between this and other cities, by stages, &c. be restored. People are now daily returning to their habitations, and we hear of none having taken any infection. The committee for the relief of the sick and distressed, feel the highest pleasure in announcing to their fellow citizens throughout the United States, that the abatement of the disorder is beyond all expectation, and affords the most flattering prospect of our being soon freed from it entirely. They, however, strongly recommend to the absent citizens of Philadelphia, not to return for a week or ten days, or until we have some considerable rains, as the change of air would prove dangerous, and might probably prove destructive to many.
MATTHEW CLARKSON, President.
Committee Chamber, Phila. October 26, 1793.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
October 24, 1793
Key Persons
Outcome
the malignant disorder is moderating, deaths at the hospital have decreased, number of convalescents is becoming numerous, expects sickness to wholly disappear in a few days with continuance of cool weather.
Event Details
The malignant disorder that has raged in Philadelphia is visibly moderating, has assumed a mild appearance where it exists. People are returning to habitations without taking infection. The committee announces abatement beyond expectation and recommends absent citizens not return for a week or ten days or until considerable rains.