British and American Troops in Boston

1775

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This sketch of British and American lines and fortifications in the Boston area was drawn by John Trumbull.

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/documents/document/british-american-troops-boston, September 17, 2024]

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