Miscellaneous, 1867-1868
Collection Summary
Collection contains correspondence, reports, and charts pertaining to yellow fever and other diseases in New Orleans and contiguous areas of the 5th Military District, compiled by the U.S. Army Surgeon General's Office. Some correspondence documents New Orleans Board of Health and Street Commissioner's Department sanitation and fumigation activities against cholera in June and July 1867. Narrative and statistical reports review the status of yellow fever in several areas of the 5th Military District beyond New Orleans, notably Galveston, Austin, Brownsville, Victoria, and Ringgold Barracks, Texas. Correspondents include J.W. Barnes and J.J. Woodward.
Dates
- 1867-1868
Extent
From the Collection: 0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
Collection materials primarily in English
Restrictions
Collection is not restricted. Contact the Reference Staff for information regarding access.
Collection Summary
Collection contains correspondence, reports, and charts pertaining to yellow fever and other diseases in New Orleans and contiguous areas of the 5th Military District, compiled by the U.S. Army Surgeon General's Office. Some correspondence documents New Orleans Board of Health and Street Commissioner's Department sanitation and fumigation activities against cholera in June and July 1867. Narrative and statistical reports review the status of yellow fever in several areas of the 5th Military District beyond New Orleans, notably Galveston, Austin, Brownsville, Victoria, and Ringgold Barracks, Texas. Correspondents include J.W. Barnes and J.J. Woodward.
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. Dept. of the Army. Office of the Surgeon General (Organization)
Collecting Area Details
Part of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts Collection Collecting Area
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