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1849 September 26 . Rob[er]t Sterrett ALS to "Uncle" William Sterrett; Cincinnati, [Ohio].

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Box 2
Abstract:
Recovering from dysentry, the same disease which recently killed his brother. Comments on his brother's state of mind as he died. His son and daughter were sick with dysentery and cholera, respectively. Notes medical treatment for his daughter's cholera and the doctor who tended to her dying from the same illness. Cincinnati greatly affected by cholera, "the largest number of interments we had here in a day was 189, almost every person was complaining during the prevalence of the disease." Discusses a financial matter and hopes that the river will rise soon to help travel. Copies a presciption for treating cholera "from one of the best old school Physicians here" and includes a small manuscript enclosure about making medicinal pills.
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3 pages

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Collection

Science and Medicine collection, 1702-1936
Total components 316
Last indexed 2024-08-05