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London Packet (Ship)

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Letter from George F. Lehman to Samuel Jackson

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/142
Scope and Contents Letter written by George F. Lehman from the Lazaretto, 14 June 1821, reporting on voyage of London Packet from New Orleans to Philadelphia in 1821 to illustrate non-contagious nature of yellow fever. Lehman describes habits and symptoms of passengers who fell ill with the disease.
Dates: 1821-06-14