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Report on epidemic with statement that ill and dying people were removed to Jersey. Death of Mrs. Hill reported. Weather unfavorable.

Account of epidemic. Cortlandt street dock still in use. Weather more favorable toward checking malady.

Report on epidemic and need to stop the Richmond at Greenwich tomorrow until reports may be checked. Malady seems to be extending.

Report on epidemic including death of Dr. Floyd in Jersey. Boats to be stopped at state prison in future. Message sent to Mr. Hanby.

To make use of the North Fort opposite St. Johns church and to continue to land and take off at Greenwich pre present plans. Report of fever. Message for Hanby concerning Mr. Eulett.

Spread of the disease reported. Plans to reduce number of boats after first of September told. North Battery opposite St. Johns church being used with safety.

Comment upon accident which befell the Richmond; Fire Fly dispatched immediately. General extension of epidemic. Death of Mrs. Kemp (Captain Kemp's lady) announced. Custom house is moving this afternoon.

Alarm and moving in city as disease is extended across Broadway and now in Wall and Broad streets. Custom house removed to Greenwich. Banks, Post offices and insurance offices to follow. Discussion of altering schedule of boats with approval sought from Livingston and addressee, and other business of the company discussed.

Spread of the disease and panic in city reported. Broadway a continuous stream of carts with goods and furniture and carriages with persons seeking an asylum. Mention made of friends and neighbors afflicted.

Comment upon change in schedule of boats to be effective on the first with request that it be published in local papers. Also suggestion that merchants wishing to do business in City may receive accommodations on board the boat. Continued alarm and spread of fever reported.