Illness of Burwell Colbert, July 1819

Event Record
Health: Illness
EVENT DETAILS
Burwell Colbert suffers a severe bowel obstruction. John Hemmings cares for him, and his treatment from Dr. Steptoe includes bloodletting and Laudanum.
Event Type: Subtype Health: Illness
Date July 1819
SOURCES
Extract from Ellen W. Randolph (Coolidge) to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 28 July 1819
EVENT PARTICIPANTS
Participant Role Status Occupation Notes
Recorded together in source
Burwell Colbert (1783-1862) Ill Or Injured Enslaved Person House Servant
John Hemmings (1776-1833) Care Provider Enslaved Person
“Dr. Steptoe” Care Provider
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) Mentioned Enslaver Or Owner
Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge (1796–1876) Mentioned