Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to Julia Stockton Rush (n. p.), 1793 October 13-14

Containers:

Box 2, Folder 1

Creator:

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Extent:

1 Leaves

Scope and content:

Rush informs Julia that he has been thinking more of the children than he has in weeks and describes a dream he has had about her. He inquires after the new baby. He plans to ride out to the countryside to repair his health and later reports feeling stronger. He lists the conditions of those among their acquaintances.

Acquisition information:

Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956

Physical description:

4 pages; 24 cm

Alternative form available:

3-page transcript available

Subjects:

Yellow fever -- 18th century
Yellow Fever -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
Yellow Fever -- Epidemiology -- Pennsylvania

Names:

Rush family
Rush, Julia Stockton

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