Keywords: lachlan macquarie lachlanmacquarie governor archives state records nsw staterecordsnsw newsouthwales writing document text texture drawing photo border sketch This month's highlight refers to Macquarie's family, in particular his son, also named Lachlan, who fell ill with 'worm fever'. He was a much wanted child as they had lost a baby daughter and Elizabeth had suffered a number of miscarriages. Their son's illness caused them enough concern for a trip to Newcastle to be postponed. While our research has been inconclusive 'Worm Fever' is thought likely to be two separate, but concurrent infections: intestinal worms which would create a lot of itching; plus a viral infection (like flu) that caused a high temperature, flushed skin, headache etc. » Lachlan Macquarie Gallery » Full transcript of this letter This month's highlight refers to Macquarie's family, in particular his son, also named Lachlan, who fell ill with 'worm fever'. He was a much wanted child as they had lost a baby daughter and Elizabeth had suffered a number of miscarriages. Their son's illness caused them enough concern for a trip to Newcastle to be postponed. While our research has been inconclusive 'Worm Fever' is thought likely to be two separate, but concurrent infections: intestinal worms which would create a lot of itching; plus a viral infection (like flu) that caused a high temperature, flushed skin, headache etc. » Lachlan Macquarie Gallery » Full transcript of this letter |