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Domestic News
August 10, 1829
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
On August 1, Savannah enjoys unprecedented health: no deaths since July 15, fevers nearly unknown, only slight colds reported, and recovery from bowel complaints and measles among plantation negroes.
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Savannah, Aug. 1.
Our city has never been, we are happy to say, (observes the Republican) in the enjoyment of a greater degree of health than at this time, of which the most conclusive evidence is the fact, that not a single death has taken place since the 15th of last month. Physicians inform us that fevers are almost unknown; nor is there any sickness excepting a few slight colds. We are told, also, that the mortality which arose from the prevalence of bowel complaints and the measles among the negroes on the plantations, has ceased, and the convalescence of the sick become general.
Our city has never been, we are happy to say, (observes the Republican) in the enjoyment of a greater degree of health than at this time, of which the most conclusive evidence is the fact, that not a single death has taken place since the 15th of last month. Physicians inform us that fevers are almost unknown; nor is there any sickness excepting a few slight colds. We are told, also, that the mortality which arose from the prevalence of bowel complaints and the measles among the negroes on the plantations, has ceased, and the convalescence of the sick become general.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Slave Related
What keywords are associated?
Savannah Health
No Deaths
Measles Recovery
Bowel Complaints
Plantation Negroes
Where did it happen?
Savannah
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Savannah
Event Date
Aug. 1
Outcome
no deaths since the 15th of last month; mortality from bowel complaints and measles among negroes on plantations has ceased, with general convalescence.
Event Details
The city reports exceptional health, with fevers almost unknown and only slight colds present; previous illnesses among plantation negroes have resolved.