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Domestic News
August 29, 1799
Gazette Of The United States, & Philadelphia Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
New York report on fever epidemic: 72 burials at Potter's Field this month (26 fever cases, many children); only 1 new case and no deaths in last 24 hours; cool weather expected to aid recovery.
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NEW YORK, August 28.
Postscript.
About sunset, last evening, we went out to Potter's Field, with a view to ascertain the true state of the rumours as to the great number of Burials there. We obtained a view of the Keeper's Book, and found, that from the beginning of the present month, 72 interments had taken place, of which only 26 were cases of fever, and a considerable proportion of the remainder children. It is of importance to remark here, that no persons dead of Fever, are admitted into any other Cemetery, which was not the case heretofore.
We are happy to inform our fellow citizens, that late last evening, but one new case, and No deaths, for the last 24 hours, had been reported at the health office. We hope that the present cool weather will restore to our City in a short time its wonted health.
Postscript.
About sunset, last evening, we went out to Potter's Field, with a view to ascertain the true state of the rumours as to the great number of Burials there. We obtained a view of the Keeper's Book, and found, that from the beginning of the present month, 72 interments had taken place, of which only 26 were cases of fever, and a considerable proportion of the remainder children. It is of importance to remark here, that no persons dead of Fever, are admitted into any other Cemetery, which was not the case heretofore.
We are happy to inform our fellow citizens, that late last evening, but one new case, and No deaths, for the last 24 hours, had been reported at the health office. We hope that the present cool weather will restore to our City in a short time its wonted health.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
New York Fever
Potter's Field Burials
Health Office Report
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
August 28
Outcome
72 interments from beginning of present month, of which 26 fever cases and considerable proportion children; one new case and no deaths in last 24 hours
Event Details
Postscript report on visiting Potter's Field to check burial rumours; viewed Keeper's Book; no fever dead admitted to other cemeteries now; late evening health office report; hope cool weather restores city health