Cause of death in Canada in 1877

[pwl1951]

Looking for possible cause of death in Canada in 1877

[JenB]

I think what has been written is erysiplis, i.e. erysipelas (bacterial infection of the skin)

[*Sandra*]

That's what I was coming up with as well   

Erysipelas is a skin infection involving the dermis layer of the skin, but it may also extend to the superficial cutaneous lymphatics. It is characterized by an area of erythema that is well-demarcated, raised, and often affects the lower extremities, with the face being the second most commonly affected site.

[pwl1951]

Thank you both for your observations and information.
I will go along with that.