1786 – Plague Anthology

Miss Tully: Letters from Tripoli during the plague epidemic of 1785-6 January to June

The plague slowly comes to an end. January 20th, 1786 On the calm resignation of the Muslims to their fate, simply saying “maktub – it has been written” January 30th, 1786 On the shortage of boards for coffins and their exorbitant price; the two daughters of one noble lady die before their marriages, withContinue reading “Miss Tully: Letters from Tripoli during the plague epidemic of 1785-6 January to June”