When was it published?

May 11, 1764 in The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Domestic News May 11, 1764

The New Hampshire Gazette And Historical Chronicle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Smallpox, Inoculation, Town Infection, Mortality, Wards

Portsmouth, Greenland, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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What is this article about?

In a town, officials report about 120 residents susceptible to smallpox, many opting for inoculation due to high mortality from natural infection; permission granted, expected to clear the town of infection soon.

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It is said that by Enquiry of those Gentlemen who have the Care of the several Wards in Town, that they do not find but about 120 Persons who are liable to have the Small Pox; and many of these seeing the remarkable great Mortality among those who have lately received that Distemper in what is called the natural Way, were desirous of having themselves and Families Inoculated; and upon their Request, Liberty has been given to such of them as have been in Town; and hitherto neglected it. By this Means it is thought the Town will be clear of Infection very soon.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disease Or Epidemic

What keywords are associated?

Smallpox Inoculation Town Infection Mortality Wards

Where did it happen?

Town

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Primary Location

Town

Outcome

about 120 persons liable to smallpox; remarkable great mortality among those infected naturally; inoculation permitted for susceptible residents; town expected to be clear of infection soon

Event Details

Gentlemen overseeing town wards report approximately 120 persons susceptible to smallpox; many, alarmed by high natural mortality, request inoculation for themselves and families; liberty granted to those in town who previously neglected it.