Small pox at Long Ditton
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U771/C7/5
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Small pox at Long Ditton
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A letter from George Woodward to George London, dated 3 March 1753.
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The letter claims that the outbreak of smallpox at Long Ditton was due to the carelessness of common people. It also makes long comments on the writings of Clarendon and Voltaire, states that atheist writings are contemptible, and considers the actions of the Prussian king against British merchants.
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Part of the deeds of the Osborne family (1282-1924).
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