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.
Letter from Elias Marks to Cornelius E. De Puy, February 9, 1818 A three-page letter written on February 9, 1818, by Dr. Elias Marks of Charleston, South Carolina, to Cornelius E. De Puy of New York, New York. The letter discusses the recent yellow fever epidemic in Charleston and various theories regarding its causes.
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.
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.