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Bombardment of Lewes

Sponsors: Historic Markers Commission, SC-035 1933 The State of Delaware Historical Markers Program, 2023 SC-167: Original 1933 Text for SC-035: Lewes was bombarded by British March 13, 1813, when Col. Samuel B. Davis,Commander of American troops, refused a demand upon the people for fresh provisions. For many years Lewes was a part of call for […]