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Fever in Charleston Yellow Fever Report by Ramsay 1800
A letter from David Ramsay M D to Dr Mil notes Charleston yellow fever shows lower mortality than common belief. It cites July to October deaths, with 41 of 134 fatal cases sailors from the Marine Hospital. Ramsay discusses origin, quarantine views, treatment limits, and advice for strangers to avoid indoor crowds and travel.
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Medical Review
New-York
Charleston
South Carolina
David Ramsay
Mil
Marine Hospital
Uual
Philadelphia
Ceara
Medici Society
Avenil
Sullivan's Island
Sullivan’s Hland
College Grammar-S Chool