Facts and Documents Bearing Upon the Legal and Moral Questions

Explore the legal and ethical issues surrounding the destruction of the quarantine buildings on Staten Island. This collection of primary source documents provides an in-depth look at the events leading up to and following the controversial decision to destroy the buildings. Essential reading for anyone interested in public health policy and government law.

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