When was it published?

October 7, 1819 in Daily National Intelligencer

Foreign News October 7, 1819

Daily National Intelligencer

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Smallpox Epidemic, Para Brazil, Commercial Disruption, High Mortality, Body Disposal

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What is this article about?

British Consul in Para, Brazil, reports in August 1819 that a smallpox epidemic, ongoing for two months, has devastated commerce with no sales and fear of bringing produce to town, causing at least 45 deaths daily and mass disposal of bodies in ditches.

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Extract of a Letter from the British Consul at Para (Brazils) to a Gentleman in Newburyport, dated 18th Aug. 1819.

"The Small Pox, which, if I recollect right, commenced its ravages previous to your departure, has placed every species of commercial affairs in the most deplorable state imaginable; nothing is sold, and people are afraid to bring their produce to town. Our average of burials, or rather deaths (for instead of burying those who die they are thrown into ditches ready prepared for the purpose) has been at least 45 per diem for the last two months."

What sub-type of article is it?

Disease Or Epidemic Economic

What keywords are associated?

Smallpox Epidemic Para Brazil Commercial Disruption High Mortality Body Disposal

Where did it happen?

Para, Brazil

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Para, Brazil

Event Date

18th Aug. 1819 (Last Two Months)

Outcome

at least 45 deaths per day for the last two months; bodies thrown into prepared ditches instead of burial; commerce halted with nothing sold and produce not brought to town.

Event Details

Smallpox epidemic commenced before recipient's departure, ravaging the area and placing commercial affairs in a deplorable state; people afraid to bring produce to town.