Benson also had several artillery pieces for the defense ; one battery was placed at the harbor and another was placed in front of the town .
In early August , the British Royal Navy approached , and General Derry Benson called out the Talbot County Militia .
General also had several artillery pieces for the defense ; one battery was placed at the harbor and another was placed in front of the town .
In early August , the British Royal Navy approached , and General Derry Benson called out the Talbot County Militia .