Sword said to have belonged to Gen. Joseph Warren

Item Information

Title:
Sword said to have belonged to Gen. Joseph Warren
Description:
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. Edged Weapons 01.014
Format:
Objects/Artifacts
Location:
Massachusetts Historical Society
Collection (local):
Massachusetts Historical Society Collection
Subjects:
Swords
Warren, Joseph, 1741-1775
Extent:
83.5 cm L x 9.9 cm W x 8.5 cm H
Link to Item:
https://www.masshist.org/database/3258
Terms of Use:
Item from the collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Image use and licensing information: www.masshist.org/library/permissions
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Language:
English
Notes (date):
17--
Identifier:
nuview_3258