Reverend John Clark letter to Otis Jones
Collection
Identifier: MSS 2/330
Scope and Contents
The collection contains an autographed signed letter dated 11 Jan. [18]43 from Reverend John Clark to Otis Jones. The letter descibes an epidemic among the populace of Burke, [Vt.]. Reverend Clark describes the symptoms suffered by the afflicted and the mounting death toll. He observes that women seemed more susceptible than men to the illness and notes those sections of the town most affected by the epidemic. Reverend Clark also describes the work of the physicians and the treatments they prescribed. He mentions in particular Dr. Richmond of Darby, Dr. Jewitt of Johnsburg, and [Dr.] Newell of Lyndon.
Dates
- 1843-01-11
Creator
- Clark, John, Reverend (Person)
Biographical / Historical
John Clark resided in Burke[Vt.] in [18]43. He was a married, religious minister and had children.
Extent
1 folder
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
Small collections
Creator
- Clark, John, Reverend (Person)
- Title
- Reverend John Clark letter to Otis Jones
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository
Contact:
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103 United States
