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Permit to pass through British lines, May 1775

Permit to pass through British lines, May 1775 Issued by

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    Issued by Thomas Gage

    20 cm x 7 cm

    From Miscellaneous Bound Manuscripts


    This permit, issued by General Thomas Gage, allows citizens of Boston to pass safely through British lines following the battle of Lexington and Concord. 12-13 thousand people flee Boston as a result of this agreement.