Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 | Friends We Have Lost | 3
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Is the Yellow Fever Over?
past six weeks, you've seen the yellow fever carry far too many men, women, and children to the grave At last, the epidemic seems to be on the way. On November 3rd, hospital staff at Bush Hill pulled down their victory flag The epidemic was not yet over Several residents who had recently returned to the city came down with the fever One silversmith reopened his shop on October 1st Only to die of yellow fever three days later Taking note of the uptick in deaths, the committee published a warning Urging Philadelphians to stay vigilant They declared, although we can with confidence assert that the disorder has abated We cannot say it is totally eradicated It may still lur
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