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Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 | Friends We Have Lost | 3

American History Tellers

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Philadelphia's Yellow Fever Epidemic

In October 1793, the epidemic grew more devastating by the day Signs of sickness and death were everywhere Houses displayed small red flags to indicate that someone inside was ill Funerals were short, solitary affairs. Philadelphiaans shunned nurses, carters, grave diggers, and doctors As well as anyone who stepped foot inside Bush Hill When coffins were carted down the streets, residents slammed their doors and shut their windows.

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