Collection: Report from Fort, No. 2, 1776 November 19 |

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Scope and Contents

This report from Fort No. 2 (Dorchester, Massachusetts) by Revolutionary War Lieutenant Daniel Wheelwright provides an account of events to the officer of the day.

Dates

Creation: 1776 November 19

Creator

Wheelwright, Dan (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.

Extent

1 item/s ; overall: 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 in.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Museum Purchase

Related Materials

Related to item A1994-038-002 as both items were likely originally owned by the Leighton Family. Samuel Leighton was stationed in Dorchester in the fall of 1775 to defend Boston