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Rare Exeter Printing of the Declaration of Independence Found in London’s Archives

A rare Exeter printing of the Declaration of Independence, seized with the Royal Navy privateer Dalton in 1776, has been discovered in Britain’s National Archives in London, making it the only known copy outside the United States and shedding new light on how such documents circulated after the escape from American shores.

via NBC News|

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Volunteer uncovers a one-of-a-kind 1776 Declaration copy in UK archives

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence printed in July 1776 and one of only 11 surviving copies was discovered by a volunteer at The National Archives in Kew. Seized by the Royal Navy in 1776, it’s now being conserved and prepared for display in Revolution 250, marking a notable find outside the United States as part of ongoing commemorations.

via BBC|

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