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Lord Howe Evacuating Boston.

  • ARTIST: M. Wageman

  • PUBLISHER: Virtue & Co. Publishers, N.Y.

  • MEDIUM: Engraving,

    DATE: 1861.

  • EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 x 7 3/8" (126 x 187 mm).

  • DESCRIPTION: J. Godfrey. <br><br> On March 17, 1776, George Washington forced the British to leave Boston. He had successfully fortified Dorchester Heights along Boston's southern border, rendering the city vulnerable to attack. In response General Howe peaceful packed up his men and allowed the Americans to take back the city without struggle.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO:

  • CONDITION: Good condition. save for some minor stains in the margins. B/W

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