Murphy writes, “Both the Mayor and governor wanted to confront and contain the disease as quickly as possible. They also wanted to keep the citizens of Philadelphia calm by showing that they were taking firm steps to deal with the problem”(Murphy 18). Even though the doctors couldn’t come to agreement, Clarkson continued to do things to try and help the remanding citizens. In addition to calling in doctors to help figure out a solution, Clarkson also turned Bush Hill mansion onto a hospital. “Neither Mayor Clarkson nor the Guardians had the legal right to take control of Bush Hill. But the owner, William Hamilton, was living in England at the time, and his caretaker, Thomas Boyles, could do little to stop them. Those still alive at Ricketts’ were moved to Bush Hill, and other desperately ill people followed. All eleven rooms, plus the hallways and staircase landings, were quickly jammed full”(Murphy 40). Because of Clarkson’s actions, people felt the Major was providing care
Murphy writes, “Both the Mayor and governor wanted to confront and contain the disease as quickly as possible. They also wanted to keep the citizens of Philadelphia calm by showing that they were taking firm steps to deal with the problem”(Murphy 18). Even though the doctors couldn’t come to agreement, Clarkson continued to do things to try and help the remanding citizens. In addition to calling in doctors to help figure out a solution, Clarkson also turned Bush Hill mansion onto a hospital. “Neither Mayor Clarkson nor the Guardians had the legal right to take control of Bush Hill. But the owner, William Hamilton, was living in England at the time, and his caretaker, Thomas Boyles, could do little to stop them. Those still alive at Ricketts’ were moved to Bush Hill, and other desperately ill people followed. All eleven rooms, plus the hallways and staircase landings, were quickly jammed full”(Murphy 40). Because of Clarkson’s actions, people felt the Major was providing care