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Sword said to have belonged to Gen. Joseph Warren

Sword said to have belonged to Gen. Joseph Warren Brass, silver, wood

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    Brass, silver, wood, [17--]

    83.5 cm L x 9.9 cm W x 8.5 cm H

    Edged Weapons 01.014


    General Joseph Warren (1741-1775), president of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress and the man who enlisted Paul Revere and William Dawes to ride from Boston to Lexington on their "midnight ride," died at Breed's Hill in June 1775. This sword is believed to have belonged to him.