Our state capitol illustrated . THE SENATE CHAMBER. The musket on lh: left bears this inscription:—The first Firearm captured in the War for Independence. The musket on the right is thus inscribed:— This Firearm was,used by Capt. John Parker at the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. The drum, sword of an infantry officer, Hessian helmet and musket are trophies of the battle of Bennington, as the document framed below testifies, as follows :. COMMONWEALTH OF : Boston, December 5, 1777. The General Assembly of this State take the earliest opportunity to acknowledge the receipt
Our state capitol illustrated . THE SENATE CHAMBER. The musket on lh: left bears this inscription:—The first Firearm captured in the War for Independence. The musket on the right is thus inscribed:— This Firearm was,used by Capt. John Parker at the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. The drum, sword of an infantry officer, Hessian helmet and musket are trophies of the battle of Bennington, as the document framed below testifies, as follows :. COMMONWEALTH OF : Boston, December 5, 1777. The General Assembly of this State take the earliest opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of your acceptable present — the tokensof victory gained at the memorable battle of Bennington. The events of that day strongly mark the bravery of the men, who, unskilled inwar, forced from their intrenchments a chosen number of veteran troops of boasted Britons ; as well as the address and valor of the General whodirected their movements and led them on to conquest. This signal exploit opened the way to a rapid succession of advantages most importantto America. These trophies shall be safely deposited in the archives of the State, and there remind posterity of the irresistible power of theGOD of Armies, and the honors due to the memory of the brave. Still attended with like Success, may you long enjoy the rewards of yourgrateful GENL JOHN STARK. JEREMIAH POWELL, rresdl of the Council.
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