This sketch of British and American lines and fortifications in the Boston area was drawn by John Trumbull.
Tyler Imprint of the Declaration of Independence
Revolution and the New Nation (1754-1820s)
British and American Troops in Boston
- 1775
Description
This primary source comes from the Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention.
National Archives Identifier: 5757356
Full Citation: Sketch of British and American Lines and Fortifications in Boston Area by John Trumbull; 1775; Letters from General George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Army; Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774 – 1789; Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention, Record Group 360; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/british-american-troops-boston/, May 15, 2026]
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