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Domestic News
December 20, 1811
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Richmond, multiple earthquake shocks were felt on the night of December 16, including three around 3 a.m., one around 6 a.m., and another around 8 a.m., causing some to mistake them for thieves and ringing bells in a house.
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Richmond, Dec. 17.
A CARD.
A little after eight this morning, I thought I perceived signs of an earthquake in every object about me.--Still, I mistrusted the testimony of sensations so often illusive. Upon mentioning this to others, I hear that not only at the above time, but in the course of last night, similar symptoms of a general concussion have manifested themselves. If you think it worth while, enquire into this phenomenon, which, perhaps, you have yourself remarked.
Yours very respectfully,
L. H. G.
December 16.
We understand that this phenomenon was witnessed by many people in the City-- that about three o'clock in the morning there were three successive shocks; another about 6; and again about 8. Several persons were under a persuasion that thieves had broken into their houses, and in one of the most elevated houses of the city, the bells, both above and below, were set a-ringing.
A CARD.
A little after eight this morning, I thought I perceived signs of an earthquake in every object about me.--Still, I mistrusted the testimony of sensations so often illusive. Upon mentioning this to others, I hear that not only at the above time, but in the course of last night, similar symptoms of a general concussion have manifested themselves. If you think it worth while, enquire into this phenomenon, which, perhaps, you have yourself remarked.
Yours very respectfully,
L. H. G.
December 16.
We understand that this phenomenon was witnessed by many people in the City-- that about three o'clock in the morning there were three successive shocks; another about 6; and again about 8. Several persons were under a persuasion that thieves had broken into their houses, and in one of the most elevated houses of the city, the bells, both above and below, were set a-ringing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What keywords are associated?
Richmond Earthquake
Shocks
December 16
Natural Phenomenon
What entities or persons were involved?
L. H. G.
Where did it happen?
Richmond
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Richmond
Event Date
December 16
Key Persons
L. H. G.
Outcome
no casualties reported; some mistook shocks for thieves; bells rang in one house.
Event Details
Multiple shocks felt in Richmond: three successive around 3 a.m., one around 6 a.m., and one around 8 a.m. Witnessed by many; caused perceptions of break-ins and ringing bells.