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Returning troops undergoing quarantine inspection, Daufuski Island SC, 1899, National Library of Medicine

Here are some returning troops undergoing quarantine inspection at Daufuski Island in South Carolina, in 1899.
The perspective from the State Board of Health was expressed in the annual report
This year, 1899, has been a fortunate one to Charleston in relation to yellow fever.  In the earlier summer months it was generally feared that with the horde of soldiers returning from the West Indies, and especially the island of Cuba, that yellow fever would follow in their train, and we were generally considered in great peril.
We have fortunately escaped. Another year is added to our long list of years since the great foe has been in our city...The most rigid precautions were taken to protect the city, and for several months great anxiety was felt...