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XXXIX. 
The Poftfcript of a Letter frotn Mr. Nath. 
Downe to the Hon. Mr. Greenville, con- 
cernmg an Earthquake felt at Bridport, on 
March 18. 1749-50. 
SIR , Bridport , March U). 1749. 
Read May 10. ’\T £ S T E R. D A Y Morning the Sun 
I/5 °‘ X fhone very bright; which, between 
11 and 12, was wirh thick dark Clouds foobfcured, 
as render'd it darker than common. Soon after, a 
violent Clap of Thunder, and a heavy Shower of 
Hail, fucceedea : After which it grew again fcrene ; 
and in the Evening about 6, a Shock of an Earth- 
quake was felt in this Town, and the neigbouring 
Villages, with (thro' Mercy) no other Damage than 
a great Surprize to all who felt it. I am, 
SIR , 
Tour mofi obedient , and 
'very humble Servant, 
Nath. Downe. 
XL. 
