"The pioneers of the late 1830s and the travelers of the early 1840's seldom failed to mention this lady. She feared no disease. Ships brought men suffering from small pox and scurvy and she took them in as readily as the mildest fever case. She said, 'I want no pay. If they get well, I am satisfied'" (J.N. Bowman).
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