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Reverend John Clark letter to Otis Jones

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/330

Scope and Contents

The collection contains an autographed signed letter dated 11 Jan. [18]43 from Reverend John Clark to Otis Jones. The letter descibes an epidemic among the populace of Burke, [Vt.]. Reverend Clark describes the symptoms suffered by the afflicted and the mounting death toll. He observes that women seemed more susceptible than men to the illness and notes those sections of the town most affected by the epidemic. Reverend Clark also describes the work of the physicians and the treatments they prescribed. He mentions in particular Dr. Richmond of Darby, Dr. Jewitt of Johnsburg, and [Dr.] Newell of Lyndon.

Dates

  • 1843-01-11

Creator

Biographical / Historical

John Clark resided in Burke[Vt.] in [18]43. He was a married, religious minister and had children.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Physical Location

Small collections
Title
Reverend John Clark letter to Otis Jones
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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