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HISTORY OF CAPE HENLOPEN AND BEYOND

1761 LOTTERY FOR LIGHTHOUSE AT CAPES

Pennsylvania Gazette, Thursday, December 3, 1761 :

Scheme of a lottery for raising 3000 pounds to erect a lighthouse on Cape Henlopen

and to facilitate the Navigation of the Delaware.

The want of a lighthouse on Cape Henlopen has been much complained of by all that

are acquainted with Port Philadelphia and with the sad experience each winter show the

necessity of providing some shelter from ice in the dangerous season. Hitherto no

plans have been laid. Commerce increasing, frequent accidents befalling shipping, it has

been judged highly expedient to think seriously of remedying these inconveniences.

In order thereto it is proposed to raise by the Lottery, 3000 pounds, Pennsylvania

currency. As known by everyone indebted to trade for his support it is expected that especial

regard will be paid to so useful an intention.

Merchant's and shippers residing here n particular will doubtless give their assistance and

those in other ports of North America must acknowledge that such helps in our navigation

is not confined to ourselves but be of general utility .

10000 tickets, at 40 shilling each is 20600 and a 15% deduction from the prizes.

Drawing to commence 11, January next

Abstract: The Pennsylvania Gazette, Philadelphia, Thursday, December 3, 1761