“Extract of a Letter”
Date
2-15-1812
Newspaper
The Times
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Serial Number
404
Abstract
Felt report on the February 7, 1812 earthquake at Columbia, South Carolina. “Earthquakes have become almost familiar here; we had a shock this evening-that on Friday morning did some slight injury. Our young men have generally taken sleeping rooms out of College; those who remain, keep watch alternately, which I think a prudent precaution. I imagine we shall learn that the whole continent has been agitated; at least all of North America”
Transcript
EXTRACT A LETTER From one of the Professors of Columbia College, to his friend in this City. "Columbia, S. C. February, 11. Earthquakes have become almost familiar here; we had a shock this evening-that on Friday morning did some slight injury. Our young men have generally taken sleeping rooms out of College; and those who remain, keep watch alternately, which I think a prudent precaution. I imagine we shall learn that the whole Continent has been agitated; at least all North-America."
Recommended Citation
"“Extract of a Letter”" (1812). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 397.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/397
