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Item # 562009

August 05, 1829

MASSACHUSETTS SPY, & WORCESTER COUNTY ADVERTISER, August 5, 1829 

* Rare St. Vitus' Dance disease 
* Early 19th century original
 

Among the page 3 obituaries listed under "Died" is one about an 11-year girl afflicted with St. Vitus's dance, plus mention of a brother "...who died a few years since...afflicted with the same disorder."

News of the day with many ads. Large area of lite damp staining, otherwise good. 4 pages.

Category: Pre-Civil War