Interesting.
Yet, given the “major” strain of smallpox has a CFR about 30%, that might’ve been a risk to take.
John Adams did it too.
It was a long long way from a 98.9% survival rate.
“John Adams did it too.”
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Indeed he did. Wisely do. Was not a happy camper. Wrote to Abigail from quarantine to complain. The old cannonball was back in fighting shape soon enough.