1818 typhus epidemic

We beg to direct the attention of our readers to the very important, and painfully interesting REPORT, upon the subject of the EPIDEMIC FEVER, drawn up by the Sub-Committee, and inserted in a foregoing column.  While the Public cannot but feel deeply obligated to those Gentlemen, who are paying so much attention to the prevention and cure of this alarming malady; we are satisfied that much may be done, to aid them in their benevolent work, would Landlords and Proprietors enforce the execution of those salutary instructions which they have issued; by immediately visiting their respective Properties; causing the Furniture therein to be washed; the Windows made to open; the Roofs and Walls thoroughly washed with quick-lime; and all Dunghills and Ash-pits to be cleared away.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 23rd December 1818.

1818 typhus outbreak

The COMMITTEE for the Prevention of CONTAGIOUS FEVER are sorry to find that the Fever is still on the INCREASE; but having, through the kind interference of the Lord Lieutenant of the County, procured the use of the Barrack Hospital, in addition to the House of Recovery already fitted up, they trust, soon, to be able to give a more favourable Report.  The expence attending the support of so many indigent people IS SO GREAT, that the Inhabitants, who have not already subscribed, must, unavoidably, soon be waited upon.  In the meantime, the Committee earnestly solicit such BENEVOLENT FAMILIES as can spare Old Clothes, Blankets or Carpets, that they will send in the same, with as little delay as possible, to the House of Recovery, Gallowgate-head.

COUNCIL CHAMBER.

Tuesday Evening, 15th Dec. 1818.

Published in the Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday 16th December 1818.