Resolution that modifies a clause in a resolution of 21 Sept. that prohibited all persons coming from Philadelphia or other places "infected with a Malignant & Contagious disease" [yellow fever] from entering Albany and allows those to enter the city who can prove that they have not been in an infectious place for fourteen days; [docketed]: "Recommendations of the Committee of the Citizens respecting infective diseases."; Typescript transcription on microfilm.
Acknowledges receipt of information about a vessel that was passing to Albany "at this Alarming time" [during the yellow fever epidemic] and mentions that previously they took the precaution of examining all persons who came to Hudson.
Points out that "the fears of the Citizens are up beyond conception" and reminds him about promises made regarding precautions to be taken against "the infection" [yellow fever] when [Alexander] Hamilton and his party arrive.; "Draft"
Complains that even though Hamilton and his wife recovered from the
"dangerous disease" [yellow fever], conditions were imposed upon them
before being admitted to the city, and argues at length that they are not
infectious.
