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Freeman's Chronicle
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio
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British forces bombarded Lewistown, Delaware, on April 6, 1813, during the War of 1812. American battery silenced an enemy gun-boat; bombs failed to reach the town, but damage from cannon fire was uncertain as bombardment continued.
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LEWISTOWN ATTACKED.
The following letter to a gentleman in this town was received by express this morning from Dover.
"Dover, April 7th, 1813.
"Some have been too long settled into an opinion that there was no danger—that the British would not bombard Lewistown. We have had two expresses to this place this morning. One left Lewistown at 4 o'clock yesterday; the other at 10 o'clock last night. Both mention the cannonading. We at this place heard the cannon until eight o'clock."
"Lewis, 6th April.
"The fire from our battery silenced one of their most dangerous gun-boats, against which I directed the fire from our 18-pounder, for which I request you will immediately send me a supply of shot and powder, as it is uncertain how long the bombardment will continue. They have not succeeded with their bombs in reaching the town—and the damage from their 32 pounders and canister cannot be ascertained till day-light.
"N. B. While writing the above, the enemy recommenced firing."
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Lewistown
Event Date
April 6th, 1813
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american battery silenced one enemy gun-boat; bombs failed to reach town; damage from 32-pounders and canister uncertain; bombardment ongoing
Event Details
British forces bombarded Lewistown with gun-boats and bombs. American forces responded with battery fire from an 18-pounder, silencing one gun-boat. Request for more shot and powder sent. Cannonading heard in Dover until 8 o'clock on April 7th.