Smallpox scare at Virginia Historical Society
The scab the CDC retrieved in March was mailed from a son to his father. “Dear Pa…the piece I inclose is perfectly fresh and was taken from an infant’s arm yesterday…” read the letter. “Dr. Harris says the inclosed scab will…
The scab the CDC retrieved in March was mailed from a son to his father. “Dear Pa…the piece I inclose is perfectly fresh and was taken from an infant’s arm yesterday…” read the letter. “Dr. Harris says the inclosed scab will vaccinate 12 persons, but if you want more, you must send for it. I […]
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