Note 40 — ADDENDA.
Richard Pearson translation
It will be sufficient for readers in this country to refer to Sydenham’s works, Sect. II. Cap. II. without transcribing the quotation which the author has introduced in this place. Sydenham observes of the London plague (1665), that it was most suddenly mortal in the beginning; whereas the Russian plague was the most rapid in its action when it was at its height. Dr. Mertens reconciles this contrariety of observation, by remarking that the London plague began in the summer, a season the most favourable for its activity. Tr.