Subject: Mortality
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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 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.
Death Certificate of Alice Kingston Death certificate for Alice Kingston, issued in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 20, 1860. The certificate is filled out by Jacob Solis-Cohen.
Letter from Wickliffe E. Baldwin to Charles Tobias, New York, November 13, 1852 A one and one-half page letter written by Wickliffe E. Baldwin in New York City to Charles Tobias in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 13, 1852. Baldwin discusses closing business in New Orleans, mentions the death of someone named Horace, and refers to Adams as collectors regarding accounts and collecting bad debts.
Porcupine's Gazette: October 23, 1797 Issue of Porcupine's Gazette, a newspaper published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1797. This issue includes a report on the yellow fever epidemic, notes the death of Mr. Smith, mentions James Brown's residence near the Jewish burying grounds, and lists Israel Israel as a city commissioner.