The battle of Lexington - A black and white image of a battle
Summary
Print shows line of Minute Men being fired upon by British troops in Lexington, Massachusetts.
Y12189 U.S. Copyright Office.
Cartouche in lower left corner with inscription beneath musket and powder horn: Line of the Minute Men April 19 1775 / Stand your ground / Don't fire unless fired upon / But if they mean to have a war / Let it begin here / Captain Parker.
Copyright 1903 by John H. Daniels & Son, Boston.
Exhibited: "Revere's Ride and Longfellow's Legend" at the Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford, PA, 2004-2005.
Tags
Date
01/01/1903
Location
Lexington, 42.44732, -71.22450
Source
Library of Congress
Copyright info
No known restrictions on publication.