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Battle at Lexington

One engraving entitled, "Battle at Lexington" circa 1861-1877. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men. On the left an unkown man sits in shock holding the lifeless body of his comrade with another fallen American at his feet...

GLC08878.0052

[Worcester Resolve]

Worcester County, Massachusetts, June, July, or August 1774. "Voted that...the several towns & districts in the County...instruct their Representatives who may be chosen to meet at Salem in oct absolutely to refuse to be sworn by any officer or...

GLC09044

[Military Printing Bill]

Bill for Revolutionary War printing done by Ebenezer Watson for the Connecticut Assembly between 12 June 1775 and 27 May 1776, and receipt of payment by Watson, Hartford, 11 June 1776. Includes 1,000 passes for Col. Benedict Arnold received by Col...

GLC09046

Muster roll with volunteer sign-up sheet for Mass. minutemen

Volunteer sheet (48.8 x 16.5 cm) signed by 40 men. Muster roll (29.5 x 33.4 cm).

GLC07564

Report of the day.

Indicates that Brickett, the Officer of the Day, made the usual rounds, found the sentries alert, and discovered nothing extraordinary. A note on the back lists some names, places, and numbers. Brickett was a Lieutenant Colonel in Col. James Frye's...

GLC02437.00195