Report on yellow fever in the U.S.S. Plymouth in 1878-'9 / prepared under the direction of Philip S. Wales.

  • Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Date:
1881
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Credit: Report on yellow fever in the U.S.S. Plymouth in 1878-'9 / prepared under the direction of Philip S. Wales. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, through the Medical Heritage Library. The original may be consulted at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

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    [Telegram, dated Key West, Fla. (Plymouth), March 23,1875.] To Hon. Geo. M. Eobeson, Secretary of the Navy: Two fatal cases of yellow fever in Key West. Have taken precautions. Will send report and telegraph if more. Captain RUSSELL, S. 0 P. [Letter. U. S. S. Plymouth (2d rate.) Key West, Fla., March 23, [1875.] ' Hon. Geo. M. Robeson, Secretary of the Navy : Sir: Having received information that there were two cases of fever on shore here, the report of Acting Assistant Surgeon Perry, herewith in- closed with that of Lieutenant Winn, led me to believe they were more serious than represented. I immediately ordered a board to investigate and report, which I respectfully inclose. I have carried out their recom- mendations. One of the parties, who died after five days' illness, was a tele- graph operator. The disease has not been brought to the island, but oc- curred from the climate. * * * There is little care apparently taken in the sanitary regulations for the health of the island. Schooner loads of fruits and vegetables are brought from Havana, some in a decayed condition, and sold at public auction on the streets. I will do all in my power to prevent the disease from reaching the squadron, and during the absence of the admiral will immediately notify you of any increase by telegram. Very respectfully, &c., JOHN H. RUSSELL, Captain and S. 0. P. REPORT. Key West, Fla., March 22, 1875. Sir: In obedience to your order of this day we have made investigation in the two cases of fever referred to in the papers accompanying, and have to