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Domestic News
November 3, 1795
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
As of September 23, Whitestown reports unprecedented sickness and death across the western country since settlement, with nearly every family affected by severe diseases including Lake (Genesee) fever, intermittent fever, and fever and ague, which strikes both lake and inland towns.
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WHITESTOWN, Sept. 23.
At the present time, throughout the whole of this western country, sickness and death prevail beyond what has ever before been experienced since its first settlement. Scarce a family escapes; and numbers of whole families labour under the affliction of a dreadful disease. The diseases most prevalent, are, the Lake (or Genesee) fever; the intermittent fever, and the fever and ague.
The lake fever handles its votaries very roughly; and many are forced to yield to its unrelenting sway.
We have, however, authority to say, that the lake fever is not confined wholly to lake towns, but is frequent in the most inland towns.
At the present time, throughout the whole of this western country, sickness and death prevail beyond what has ever before been experienced since its first settlement. Scarce a family escapes; and numbers of whole families labour under the affliction of a dreadful disease. The diseases most prevalent, are, the Lake (or Genesee) fever; the intermittent fever, and the fever and ague.
The lake fever handles its votaries very roughly; and many are forced to yield to its unrelenting sway.
We have, however, authority to say, that the lake fever is not confined wholly to lake towns, but is frequent in the most inland towns.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Lake Fever
Genesee Fever
Intermittent Fever
Fever And Ague
Western Country
Sickness
Death
Where did it happen?
Whitestown
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Whitestown
Event Date
Sept. 23.
Outcome
sickness and death prevail beyond previous experience; scarce a family escapes; many yield to lake fever.
Event Details
Throughout the western country, prevalent diseases include Lake (or Genesee) fever, intermittent fever, and fever and ague; lake fever affects both lake and inland towns severely.