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known modification of the atmosphere of our city, 

 has, in ten out of the last thirteen years, given exist- 

 ence to this dreadful disease. 



So far have I proceeded, supported by facts, as re- 

 spects the origin of yellow- fever. Let any one else 

 point out, more satisfactorily, the causes of this dis- 

 ease, than has hitherto been done, and lay down an 

 effectual methodus medendiy 



" Et erit mihi magnus Apollo." 



I will now proceed to relate some facts, as to the 

 nature of yellow-fever, so far as respects the idea of its 

 being imported, or contagious. 



This part of the subject has been the means, I find, 

 of an unfortunate division of sentiment among the 

 physicians of your city ; and which, I believe, still 

 unhappily subsists. " Who shall decide, when doc- 

 tors disagree ?" Both parties cannot be right. If the 

 disease can be imported, as is contended for on the 

 one hand, the restrictions on commerce, however se- 

 vere, ought to be strictly and rigidly enforced, to pre- 

 vent the introduction of so dreadful a scourge to the 

 health and happiness of our citizens. If, on the other 

 hand, it cannot be imported, so as to prove contagi- 

 ous, which I verily believe, surely the shackles on 

 commerce should be greatly loosened, or, indeed, 

 taken off altogether. I am disposed to believe, that 

 the yellow-fever has never been imported, so as to be 

 contagious, into this city, for this cogent reason, 



