Philadelphia, December [blank] 1798
Subtitle: Sir, The late distress, occasioned by the spreading of an infectious malignant fever in this and other towns in the United States, has excited the fears and fixed the attention of all classes of citizens, who regard either life or health. ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 48576
Publisher: [s.n.]
Published: 1798
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Subjects: Yellow fever; History
Notes: Circular letter soliciting opinions as to whether closing American ports to foreign commerce, or a general quarantine, would be more effective in preventing the spread of yellow fever.

The only recorded copy, held by the John Carter Brown Library, includes the signatures of 10 petitioners.

Bristol B10469

Shipton & Mooney 48576