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Beaufrot Storm Diary Details Extreme 1893 Destruction
Niels Christensen I describes Beaufort coast impact from August 27 1893 hurricane with wrecked house flooded grounds and destroyed trees. He notes losses including stables yards ships warehouses and cotton gins and reports hundreds dead with famine and disease fears. He joins local relief efforts and appeals to Americans for aid.
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East Street
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Eustis Planta
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