Hannah Rodman Fisher letter to Thomas and Charity Rotch, Philadelphia 6th mo 12th 1815

Hannah Fisher discusses the illnesses of several friends including Samuel Fisher's store clerk, John Torr who took ill with what was thought to be a cold, his condition worsened despite a molasses remedy, he became increasingly short of breath, a doctor was summoned, John Torr was bled, but expired with a diagnosis of pleurisy. 7.7" x 9.5" (19.5 by 24.2 cm