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Historic Letter Fragments Describe Earthquakes and Shoreline Disruptions
The dated letter extracts recount a tremor season with earthquakes and fires, noting ships moved from the pier and storms affecting London streets. Reports mention rebel forces, provincial troops, and coastal defenses around Philadelphia and New York Bay, with broad references to naval movements and weather-impacted public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capel
Flande
Mayiao
Liflasa
Oporta
Corley
Ward
Philadelphia
Richmond Island
New York Bay
Tosfo Croops
York
Sir St Mary
Howe
Laffey
Tonton
Ware
London
Inbibiente
Jorge Doo
Blygut Barayy
Fae Rover