E49: William H.J. Manthorpe, Jr.: The Lewes Lighthouse Legend
Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution
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Show Notes
This week our guest is Journal of the American Revolution contributor William H.J. Manthorpe, Jr. A long point of contention in history of Delaware, the destruction of the Lewes Lighthouse has been surrounded by unanswered questions. While the early history of the vital piece of infrastructure is sparse, a study of the historiography of its burning reveals startling new information proving that the case is anything but closed. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.