Figari, C.M., Father Hector, Alexandria, Louisiana, to Father Stephen Rousselon, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1853 March 20
Item
Identifier: CANO VI-1-e
Scope and Contents
The yellow fever is very bad here and the mortality is great. The first cases were rather mild but now it is almost sure death. They have buried five in a day. The people here have provided for the sick and nursed them. They have established a temporary hospital. The town is desolate; no one comes and a great number have fled to the woods, including the preachers who are still running. The yellow fever has also been fatal in Cloutierville, Grand Ecor and just breaking out in Natchitoches. Notwithstanding his exposure and fatigue, Figari's health is very good. :: VI-1-e A.L.S. 2pp. 4to.
Dates
- Creation: 1853 March 20
Language of Materials
In Spanish, French, Latin, and English.
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Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Archives Repository