The County Court of Henrico concluded its February term yesterday. Before adjourning, an order was passed directing such persons as may be effected with small pox on the suburbs of the city, to procure a certificate of two county justice and go to the city hospital, the county to pay the expenses.
WANTS.
WANTED.— A Female Nurse, to attend Small Pox patients, in the county of New Kent, liberal compensation will be paid. Immediate application may be made to Alex. Walker, North side of Main street, between 18th and 19th streets, Richmond, Va. fe 12—lt*
- Richmond Daily Dispatch, 12 February 1856
SMALL POX IN NEW KENT COUNTY. —The Williamsburg Gazette learns that the Small Pox has made its appearance in the neighborhood of Barhamsville, New Kent county, Va. About ten or twelve cases have appeared. It broke out in the house of Mr. Washington Mitchell, at Ware Creek. A young man at Mr. Mitchell's, by the name of Wm. F. Breeden died of it about three weeks since. This is the only death reported. We learn by Mr. William Meanly, that Dr. Richardson who lives at Ware Creek has taken the disease. The residence of Mr. Mitchell has been converted into a hospital for the treatment of cases.
- Richmond Daily Dispatch, 19 February 1856
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