A young man named Richard W. Jacobs, 22 years of age, son of Mr. Richard Jacobs, of South Danvers, Mass., who had been unwell for a few days, complaining of pain in his bones, was, a few days since, seized with severe pains. Accompanied by ravings and all the symptoms of hydrophobia, which continued until death relieved him of his terrible sufferings some time during the night.
The deceased was bitten by a dog some fifteen years ago, while living in Illinois, and the deadly virus, it is supposed, must have been lurking in his system ever since. If so, it is a remarkable case.
~ Bedford Inquirer, 01-Jan-1858, Page 2, Column 4
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