Batavia Health Compared With Java Climate
A correspondent argues that Batavia’s suburbs are healthier than the town itself. He cites European regiments at Heltevreeden and Chimangiss, and Sepoys at Chimangis, noting low hospital rates and no peculiar island diseases. The letter claims misrepresentation of Java’s health and extols climate when air circulates freely.
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Batavia
Heltevreeden
Chimangiss
Wellevreeden
Chimangis
Wedseveeden
Java
Bengal
Molenvliet
Ryswick
Jacatra
Gundng-Laharee
India
Calcutta
Weltevreeden
Batavia Air Quality and Building Habits Debate
The author argues Batavia’s air is harmed by closed, tightly sealed houses and poor ventilation. He condemns windows barred by heavy shutters and curtains, blaming domestic habits for fevers and illness, and urges improved cross ventilation and open design to allow sea breezes and healthier environments.
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Batavia
Linneus
Calcutta
Europe
India
Tropics
Bengal
Hollandus
Java
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