An inquiry into the nature and treatment of the prevailing epidemic, called spotted fever, &c. &c : in three parts / by Job Wilson, M.B.

  • Wilson, Job, 1776-1851.
Date:
[1815]
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Credit: An inquiry into the nature and treatment of the prevailing epidemic, called spotted fever, &c. &c : in three parts / by Job Wilson, M.B. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    As the yellow fever appears to have been in con- sequence of long continued and great heat, which perhaps was increased in our cities by the air being obstructed by the houses, and from the reflection of heat by the same ; the long continuance of great heat must in such situations greatly vitiate the air when confined : and by the noxious exhalations that must necessarily be produced when materials exist in sufficient quantity for their production, it would be strange indeed if these causes, abound- ing as they have, should not produce some alarm- ing disease. Since the nature of the yellow fever has been better understood, great attention has been paid to have all those substances removed, which produce, when acted on by heat, noxious exhalations ; and it has doubtless had an important effect in mitigat- ing the disease ; but the shortness and coolness of our summers appear to have been the principal cause of preventing this disease. AN ACCOUNT OF THE WEATHER in 1804 and 1805. On the 8th of October, 1804, a new era appears to have commenced. On this day a most tremen- dous snow storm happened, the depth of which is said to have been two feet in many places ; and more or less was to be seen for several days.