| RefNo | CLP/14ii/28 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'Paper relating to the inoculation of the smallpox, as it is practised [sic] in the kingdoms of Tripoli, Tunis and Algier [Algiers]' by Cassem Aga |
| Date | [1728] |
| Description | Aga, ambassador to Tripoli, describes the process of inoculating children against smallpox. Includes a table showing ages of those inoculated and the success of the inoculation.
A translation note reads 'Written in Arabick by his Excellency Cassem Aga, Ambassadour from Tripoli and FRS. Done with English from the french of M Dadichi, his majesty's Interpreter for the Eastern languages by Dr Scheuchzer'.
Subject: Medicine / Immunology / Communicable diseases
Read to the Royal Society on 9 January 1728 |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 6p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedRecord | RBO/14/18 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA7333 | Aga; Cassem Algiada (fl 1728 - 1738) | fl 1728 - 1738 |