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A Short Account of the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, 1794 A Short Account of the Yellow Fever in Philadelphia, 1794

This 53-page pamphlet by Justus Henry Christian Helmuth, minister of the Lutheran Congregation in Philadelphia, details the 1794 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. The pamphlet lists the deaths by religious denomination, notably including two Jewish individuals, Meyer Hart and Nathan Barnett, on page 2. Published in 1794 by Jones, Hoff & Derrick.

An Account of Yellow Fever in the City of New York, 1822: A List of Deaths Including Several Jewish Individuals An Account of Yellow Fever in the City of New York, 1822: A List of Deaths Including Several Jewish Individuals

Book detailing the 1822 Yellow Fever epidemic in New York City, including a list of fatalities that names several Jewish individuals. Published in 1822. Mentions Reuben Bunn, Mrs. Napthali Philips, and Samuel Isaacks among those who perished.

Observations on the Cause, Nature, and Treatment of the Epidemic Disorder Prevalent in Philadelphia Observations on the Cause, Nature, and Treatment of the Epidemic Disorder Prevalent in Philadelphia

This bilingual (English and French) pamphlet, published in Philadelphia in 1793, represents the first published medical work in the United States by a Jewish physician, David de Isaac Cohen Nassy. Written during a yellow fever epidemic, it details Nassy's observations, diagnosis, and treatment methods, highlighting his comparatively successful approach compared to other physicians of the time, such as Dr. Benjamin Rush. Nassy's work reflects his expertise in medicine and his contributions to the medical landscape of Philadelphia during a time of crisis.