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1845 - Deadly Practice

Dr. Caldwell has practiced medicine in Charlotte for more than 20 years. But doctors still don't know how diseases are transmitted. Without realizing it, Dr. Caldwell treats a patient and brings a deadly infection home to his own family. His wife, Harriet, and three children will die.

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History Timeline [1]
Antebellum Days 1820-1852 [2]
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Event Date Field: 
Wednesday, January 1, 1845
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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/antebellum-days-1820-1852