Manuscripts: Rev. George D. Armstrong, D.D., 1855:  Norfolk, VA
The Summer of the Pestilence:  A History of the Ravages of the Yellow
Fever in Norfolk VA, A.D. 1855

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These letters were written after the fact by the author who was there
during the epidemic.  He lost several members of his family and fell ill
himself, but recovered.  He estimates that 2000 people died during the
90 days of the epidemic but only names a few.  Several other people are
mentioned but only as Mr. G or Mrs. S. etc.  The manuscript can be found
at www.books-on-line.com

Rev. William M. Jackson, Minister of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, d. c
10/2/1885
Dr. Geo. L. Upshur, the epidemic started with most cases occurring in
his practice
Stapleton (unknown Irishman)
Dr. Constable
Edmund James, nephew of the author, died 8/22/1855 (taken in the prime
of manhood)
Rev. Anthony Dibbrell, Methodist church, d. c 9/1/1855
Hunter Woodis, Mayor, d. the Sunday before Saturday 9/1/1855 (a young,
active man)
Rev. Stephen W. Jones, the white pastor of an African American church
Eliza Soutter, friend of the author, 9/12/1855
Mary, the authors oldest daughter (age 12), d. c 9/29/1855
Hatty Porter, the author's sister-in-law
The author's wife
The only daughter of Dr. Whitehead
Pastor Wm. Cadogan Bagnall, Baptist church
Dr. Tugein, Portsmouth
Mr. Dobs and his wife, the primary gravedigger