Newspaper Reports of
Delaware in the War of 1812
Newspaper Reports of
Delaware in the War of 1812
Wilmington, Del. - April 16
Lewistown
We have mentioned that the rockets and bombs at the late bombardment of Lewistown did not reach the place. This, it now appears, was a mistake. The rockets went over the town but did no injury and one of the bombs fell in it, fortunately however it did not explode. The damage done is estimated at 2000 dollars – many of the houses being perforated by the balls. The shot from the Belvidera went some distance beyond the place. The cannonading was discontinued on the afternoon of the 7th inst. and the Belvidera put to sea on the 8th, leaving the Poietiers and small vessels in the bay where they still remained on Monday last. It is surprising that notwithstanding the severe fire of the enemy, no lives were lost on our side nor was a single person wounded. [The Centinel, (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania ) April 28, 1813 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]
Wilmington, Del. - April 23
The enemy’s squadron in the Chesapeake have taken this island, which lies about 17 miles above the mouth of the Patapsco and within 3 of the Eastern Shore. It contains about 300 acres of well cultivated land and belongs to P. Wetherad, Esq. who lately resided on it. The object of the British in taking possession is to obtain water and fresh provisions which will be found in great plenty. [The Centinel, (Gettysburg, Pennsylvania ) April 28, 1813 - Submitted by Nancy Piper]