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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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British Commodore Beresford demanded supplies from Lewistown, Delaware, threatening destruction if refused; Governor Haslett ordered militia to resist.
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His Britannick Majesty's ship the Poictiers in the mouth of the Delaware, March 16.
Sir—As soon as you receive this, I must request you will send twenty-five live bullocks, with a proportionable quantity of vegetables and hay, to the Poictiere, for the use of his Britannick Majesty's squadron now at this anchorage which shall be immediately paid for at the Philadelphia prices. If you refuse to comply with this request. I shall be under the necessity of destroying your town.
I have the honor to be
Sir, your obedient servant,
J. P. BERESFORD, Commodore,
commanding the British squadron in the mouth of the Delaware.
The first Magistrate of Lewistown.
In consequence of the above the Governor of Delaware, Haslett, ordered the militia to be ready to march at a moment's warning, and the determination was to resist the demand.
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Primary Location
Mouth Of The Delaware
Event Date
March 16
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governor ordered militia to be ready to march and determination to resist the demand
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British Commodore J. P. Beresford, commanding squadron in mouth of Delaware, demanded 25 live bullocks, vegetables, and hay from first Magistrate of Lewistown for the squadron, to be paid at Philadelphia prices, threatening to destroy the town if refused. In response, Governor of Delaware Haslett ordered militia to be ready to march at a moment's warning to resist.