“ A Card”
Date
12-20-1811
Newspaper
Norfolk Herald
Page and Column
Page 3, Column 1
Newspaper Location
Norfolk, Virginia
Serial Number
996
Abstract
Felt report for Richmond, Virginia for the December 16, 1811 earthquake. Time of the earthquakes was 3, 6, and 8 am (local time). Effect was felt by many in the city. Some people thought that burglars had broken in. In one of the most elevated houses in the city house bells were set ringing. Detailed short report.
Transcript
RICHMOND, Dec. 16. A CARD. A little after eight this morning, I thought saw signs of an earth-quake in every object around 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. L. H. G. We understand that this phenomenon was witnessed by many people in the city-that about 3 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.--Enquirer.
Recommended Citation
"“ A Card”" (1811). New Madrid Compendium Far-Field Database. 966.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/cas-ceri-new-madrid-compendium/966
