Rare copy of US Declaration of Independence found by volunteer in UK archives

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgrkl104ly5o


snip-"A rare surviving copy of the Declaration of Independence, has been discovered at The National Archives in Kew - the only known example of its kind outside the US."

snip'cIt is one of 11 copies printed in Exeter, New Hampshire in July 1776 to spread news of American independence through the colonies before it was seized by British forces."

snip-"The document was seized by the Royal Navy on Christmas Eve 1776 when the HMS Raisonable captured an American ship, the Dalton, off the coast of Portugal following a seven-hour pursuit."

snip-"Moore said the treasure is the only known copy of the Declaration taken by military action. [ Dr Graham Moore from The National Archives]


More there

[Deuxcents]

1. How timely

[irisblue]

2. I can easily imaging the volunteer standing up straight on realizing what he was touching

Then his heart pounding