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BEP(F.767.034
22 Jun 1767:23 (1657)
Hartford, in Connecticut, June 15. Yesterday, just as
divine service was concluded, in the afternoon, came up a
storm of rain, attended with thunder and lightning, which
struck the steeple of the north meeting house in this town,
shattered all the top works to pieces, carried away the
weathercock, spindle, and sundry of the large timbers. . .
[29 more lines describing the course of destruction] but as
there appeared to be no probability of its abating quickly,
they were desired every one to return to their seats, and
join in singing a psalm to the praise of Almighty God. . .
[2 more lines]
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