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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Report on the 1798 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, detailing monthly deaths from August to early November totaling approximately 3958, compared to 1793's similar toll; notes greater evacuation in 1798 and the return of health, business, and public offices to the city.
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| In the same paper it is stated, that there died |
| In August 1793, 325 |
| In Sept. do. 1442 |
| In Oct. do. 1903 |
| In Nov. do. 118 |
| Amount in different Societies 164 |
| not enumerated above, |
The Fever at Philadelphia
The following authentic statement, will shew the ravages of the late Fever.
Deaths in August 1798, 623
do. in Sept. do. 1831
do. in Oct. do. 642
From it to 3d Nov. do. 50
2146
3958
But it should have been observed, that in 1793, that not more than one quarter of the inhabitants removed to the country ; whereas in the present year even eight of the citizens fled.
The several Banks and other public offices are removing into the city of Philadelphia.
The cities of Philadelphia and New-York. have closed their records of disease and death : Health, with its attendant train of blessings has once more appeared ; and again the aspect of business and cheerfulness resumes its wonted smiles.
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Philadelphia
Event Date
August To 3d November 1798
Outcome
deaths in 1798: august 623, september 1831, october 642, to 3d november 50, total 3958. in 1793: august 325, september 1442, october 1903, november 118, plus 164 in societies, approximate total 3952. greater evacuation in 1798 than 1793. health and business resumed.
Event Details
Authentic statement of deaths from the late fever in Philadelphia, compared to 1793 epidemic. Banks and public offices returning to the city. Records of disease closed in Philadelphia and New-York, with health returning.