New Book Tells About One Delaware Mansion's 250-Year Connection to Events That Changed the World
Special Offer Below: Order Your Copy Now + Get an Exclusive Bonus Chapter
FROM: David Deputy​
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Dear Fellow History Enthusiast,​​
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I've just published a book called The Spring Grove Mill House: The Home with the Most Ties to American History—and it's unlike any history book you've read before.
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This isn't a dry academic text. It's the true story of one Delaware mansion and its verified, documented connections to some of the most pivotal moments in American history—from the Revolutionary War to the moon landing.
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And right now, when you order your copy through the special offer below, you'll receive an exclusive bonus chapter that's NOT available anywhere else.
The Stories You'll Discover Inside:
Plus: Colonial era details, Civil War connections, mill village life, and how this property connects to more American historical events than perhaps any other privately-owned home in the nation.
The Revolutionary War Event That Changed World History
In September 1777, General Weedon's Foray at Spring Grove became "the most impactful event that occurred in Delaware during the American Revolutionary War" because it changed how the rest of the war unfolded. This combat operation prevented the British from seizing Philadelphia without resistance from General Washington at the Battle of Brandywine. The evidence is laid out in detail across 60+ pages of primary source documents.
The Marine Who Tried to Kill Lee Harvey Oswald
Joe Clancy lived at Spring Grove. He also served in the Marines with Lee Harvey Oswald in Japan in 1958. When President Kennedy was assassinated in November 1963, Joe and his friend Freddie drove toward Dallas with a plan to kill Oswald themselves. They were arrested in Tennessee before they could reach Dallas. The next day, Jack Ruby beat them to it. The Wilmington Morning News interviewed Joe with men in black suits, likely government agents, giving witness. Joe gave a false first name to protect himself. Decades later, I uncovered the full, verified story of what really happened.
From the Moon to Your Backyard
In 1977, the Blount family from Alabama purchased Spring Grove. What's the connection? Blount International—the family construction company—built Launchpad 39A, the very platform that launched Apollo 11 to the moon. Neil Armstrong's historic first steps in 1969 had a direct connection to this Delaware property.
The Underground Railroad's Hidden Path
Spring Grove sat along a documented route of the Underground Railroad in Delaware. Mill Creek Road, which passes directly in front of the property, was part of the dangerous path from Milltown to the Delaware-Pennsylvania border. The book reveals how this close-knit mill community would have provided shelter and support during one of America's most perilous periods.
The Fires That Almost Destroyed Everything
In 1891, a suspicious fire ended the milling operation at Spring Grove. The owner died a few years later falling from a wagon. Then in 1965, a tenant was burning leaves when wind carried embers onto the cedar shake roof. By pure luck, the Mill Creek Fire Company was nearby on a training exercise with trucks fully loaded with water. In an era before fire hydrants, this coincidence saved the 200-year-old mansion from destruction.
Delaware Park, The Du Pont Dynasty & Racing Glory
The Spring Grove owner, Donald P. Ross Sr., co-founded Delaware Park Racetrack with William du Pont during the depths of the Great Depression. Ross even ran for State Senate specifically to cast the deciding vote to change the Delaware constitution to allow gambling. The Ross family went on to win the prestigious Preakness Stakes in 1962. The book also uncovers how the Ross family fell victim to the first kidnapping for ransom in the United States in 1874.
Order Now & Get Your FREE Bonus Chapter: "Weird, Strange, and Interesting Things"
When you order The Spring Grove Mill House through this special offer, you'll receive an exclusive bonus chapter featuring additional fascinating stories that didn't make it into the main book—created specifically for fans of the unusual and historical.
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This bonus chapter is NOT available in stores or on Amazon. You can only get it through this special offer.
Inside, you'll discover:
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How a WWII soldier's chance encounter led to $250 million in Nazi gold hidden in a salt mine—a story ignored for 68 years until declassified secret documents proved him right. The soldier was the author's uncle.
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An oak leaf ranking as the second largest ever recorded—17.5 inches long.
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A ghostly figure with shifting eyes—and a security camera that captured a man visible only from the waist down.
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A close call with a black bear in mating season—fresh tracks just feet from where the author was working.
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A grieving doe who charged at 30 MPH after watching the author move her dead fawn.
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Plus 8 additional stories!
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What Readers Are Saying:
A Hidden Gem of American History — Absolutely Captivating!
"I absolutely loved this book! It takes you on an incredible journey through 250 years of history, from the Revolutionary War all the way to modern times"
"A great read for those who are interested in the history that lurks in one's backyard. The author offers meticulous research on his beloved home and the surrounding area. This is a truly remarkable story that exhibits just how little any of us may know about where we live."
About the Author
Brigadier General David Deputy (Ret.) is a Delaware historian, leadership expert, and the current owner of Spring Grove Mill House. After years of research using declassified documents, historical records, and personal interviews, David has compiled 250 years of verified American history into one remarkable book.
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With 80 historical images and 230 pages of meticulously documented stories, this book is the perfect book for America's 250th anniversary celebration.
Perfect Timing: America's 250th Anniversary
The Spring Grove Mill House: The Home with the Most Ties to American History was written specifically for America's Semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Ken Burns is calling the Revolutionary War "the second most significant event since Jesus" in his new documentary series. This book gives you a front-row seat to a pivotal 1777 Revolutionary War event that changed how the rest of the war transpired—at a property that has witnessed 250 years of American history, from colonial times through the moon landing.
Order Your Copy + Get Your Exclusive Bonus Chapter Now
Don't miss this special opportunity to own this piece of American history... and discover stories so well-documented and surprising, you'll wonder why you've never heard them before.
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