We find that the late shocks of Earthquakes....”

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Date

3-3-1812

Newspaper

Lexington Kentucky Gazette

Page and Column

Page 3, Column 2

Newspaper Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Serial Number

233

Abstract

Brief account stating that the New Madrid earthquake had been felt everywhere on the continent. Accounts from the southwest were to be disbelieved only “on account of the horrible effects described.”

Transcript

We find that the late shocks of Earthquakes have been felt every where on the continent. From the Southwest, most dreadful accounts have been received, and from such respectable sources, as to be disbelieved only on account of the horrible effects described.

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