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Letter to Editor
September 16, 1878
Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Update from Camp Father Matthew on September 13, 1878, reports population increase to 223, transition to city-like appearance after yellow fever threat, daily expenses of $200 aided by citizens' relief committee and friends abroad.
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CAMP FATHER MATTHEW.
Camp Father Matthew, Sept. 13, 1878.
To the Editor of the Ledger:
I am again induced to venture a few lines relative to our camp. We have a small increase in population since my last communication, having now two hundred and twenty-three inhabitants.
We are now assuming the appearance of a young city, as we concentrate our three different departments, all danger of yellow jack in our midst having, I hope, passed away. Our expenses have been considerable, $200 a day, exclusive of some substantial aid derived from the citizens' relief committee, whose members are worthy of more praise than your humble correspondent can give them; however, our chief dependence for assistance was from our friends abroad. Nor have we been disappointed, I think we
Camp Father Matthew, Sept. 13, 1878.
To the Editor of the Ledger:
I am again induced to venture a few lines relative to our camp. We have a small increase in population since my last communication, having now two hundred and twenty-three inhabitants.
We are now assuming the appearance of a young city, as we concentrate our three different departments, all danger of yellow jack in our midst having, I hope, passed away. Our expenses have been considerable, $200 a day, exclusive of some substantial aid derived from the citizens' relief committee, whose members are worthy of more praise than your humble correspondent can give them; however, our chief dependence for assistance was from our friends abroad. Nor have we been disappointed, I think we
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Informative
What themes does it cover?
Health Medicine
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Camp Father Matthew
Yellow Fever
Population Increase
Relief Committee
Camp Expenses
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To The Editor Of The Ledger
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To The Editor Of The Ledger
Main Argument
provides an update on the camp's population growth to 223, recovery from yellow fever danger, significant expenses of $200 per day, and appreciation for aid from the citizens' relief committee and external supporters.
Notable Details
Yellow Jack (Yellow Fever)
Citizens' Relief Committee
Expenses $200 A Day
Aid From Friends Abroad