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- Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Burr, 1786 - After the Revolutionary War, New York City attorneys Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr began a decades-long rivalry that ended in 1804 when Burr mortally wounded Hamilton during a duel. In the 1780s, Hamilton represented Jewish merchant Solomon Simson in a case against Ebenezer Jones, a Revolutionary War-era privateer represented by Burr. In this letter, Hamilton informed Burr of the time and place of the trial.
- April 20, 1786
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Letter from Alexander Hamilton to Aaron Burr, 1786
After the Revolutionary War, New York City attorneys Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr began a decades-long rivalry that ended in 1804 when Burr mortally wounded Hamilton during a duel. In the 1780s, Hamilton represented Jewish merchant Solomon Simson in a case against Ebenezer Jones, a Revolutionary War-era privateer represented by Burr. In this letter, Hamilton informed Burr of the time and place of the trial.
- "Sons of Liberty" Bicentennial Quilt by Della May Morris, 1976 - Della May Morris, a quilter all her life, created this quilt for the National Grange Bicentennial Quilt Contest. Morris and her family designed the 18 detailed Revolutionary War scenes, which earned a third-place finish.
- 1976
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"Sons of Liberty" Bicentennial Quilt by Della May Morris, 1976
Della May Morris, a quilter all her life, created this quilt for the National Grange Bicentennial Quilt Contest. Morris and her family designed the 18 detailed Revolutionary War scenes, which earned a third-place finish.
- George Washington's Camp Bed, 1775-1780 - George Washington carried folding beds, tents, eating utensils, and other equipment to use while encamped on the field with his troops during the Revolutionary War. Washington likely used this bed when he traveled from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters in July 1783 -- as the war was winding down -- to tour upstate New York and the military installations located there.
- 1775-1780
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George Washington's Camp Bed, 1775-1780
George Washington carried folding beds, tents, eating utensils, and other equipment to use while encamped on the field with his troops during the Revolutionary War. Washington likely used this bed when he traveled from his Newburgh, New York, headquarters in July 1783 -- as the war was winding down -- to tour upstate New York and the military installations located there.
- Powder Horn, 1775-1783 - Lightweight, inexpensive, waterproof, and plentiful, hollowed animal horn was ideal for carrying gunpowder. These functional tools of war also became canvasses for creative expression. Engraved powder horns survive as both documents of their owners' experiences and unique pieces of colonial American art. This example illustrates the beginnings of the Revolutionary War through places, people, and symbolic imagery.
- 1775-1783
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Powder Horn, 1775-1783
Lightweight, inexpensive, waterproof, and plentiful, hollowed animal horn was ideal for carrying gunpowder. These functional tools of war also became canvasses for creative expression. Engraved powder horns survive as both documents of their owners' experiences and unique pieces of colonial American art. This example illustrates the beginnings of the Revolutionary War through places, people, and symbolic imagery.
- Harpers Ferry Flintlock Musket, 1812 - The Harpers Ferry Armory was the second of two Federal armories producing firearms in early 19th-century America. The site was selected by George Washington as it was close to the capital, should it come under attack. This design of this musket was based on Revolutionary War prototypes and used by Federal troops in the War of 1812.
- 1812
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Harpers Ferry Flintlock Musket, 1812
The Harpers Ferry Armory was the second of two Federal armories producing firearms in early 19th-century America. The site was selected by George Washington as it was close to the capital, should it come under attack. This design of this musket was based on Revolutionary War prototypes and used by Federal troops in the War of 1812.
- "A Revolutionary Vehicle for a Thousand Jobs," Universal Jeep Advertisement, 1945 - Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The company marketed its civilian Jeep as a functional, versatile vehicle suitable for many different jobs -- from pulling farm equipment, to plowing snow, to simply running errands around town.
- November 10, 1945
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"A Revolutionary Vehicle for a Thousand Jobs," Universal Jeep Advertisement, 1945
Willys-Overland built more than half of the 650,000 jeeps manufactured for the Allies during World War II. Afterward, Willys sold civilian versions. The company marketed its civilian Jeep as a functional, versatile vehicle suitable for many different jobs -- from pulling farm equipment, to plowing snow, to simply running errands around town.
- Woman Soldier with "Modern Molly Pitchers" Selling War Bonds and Stamps on National Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943 - This photo shows women dressed in patriotic costumes with a Women's Army Corps officer selling war bonds on Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943. "Molly Pitcher" was the symbolic name given to several women who served during the Revolutionary War. They carried water to the troops but were more well-known for fighting alongside other soldiers after their husbands had fallen in battle.
- August 04, 1943
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Woman Soldier with "Modern Molly Pitchers" Selling War Bonds and Stamps on National Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943
This photo shows women dressed in patriotic costumes with a Women's Army Corps officer selling war bonds on Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943. "Molly Pitcher" was the symbolic name given to several women who served during the Revolutionary War. They carried water to the troops but were more well-known for fighting alongside other soldiers after their husbands had fallen in battle.
- Commemorative Medal from the United States Centennial Exposition, 1876 - Philadelphia's Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people attended the fair and many returned home with mementos of their visit. This commemorative medal contains an image of an important Revolutionary War landmark -- Independence Hall.
- 1876
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Commemorative Medal from the United States Centennial Exposition, 1876
Philadelphia's Centennial International Exhibition of 1876 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Around ten million people attended the fair and many returned home with mementos of their visit. This commemorative medal contains an image of an important Revolutionary War landmark -- Independence Hall.
- Woman Soldier with "Modern Molly Pitchers" Selling War Bonds and Stamps on National Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943 - This photo shows women dressed in patriotic costumes with a Women's Army Corps officer selling war bonds on Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943. "Molly Pitcher" was the symbolic name given to several women who served during the Revolutionary War. They carried water to the troops but were more well-known for fighting alongside other soldiers after their husbands had fallen in battle.
- August 04, 1943
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Woman Soldier with "Modern Molly Pitchers" Selling War Bonds and Stamps on National Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943
This photo shows women dressed in patriotic costumes with a Women's Army Corps officer selling war bonds on Molly Pitcher Tag Day, August 4, 1943. "Molly Pitcher" was the symbolic name given to several women who served during the Revolutionary War. They carried water to the troops but were more well-known for fighting alongside other soldiers after their husbands had fallen in battle.
- Pennant, "Fort Ticonderoga, New York," 1940-1965 - Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Scenes of Fort Ticonderoga, the site of important military actions taken during both the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Revolutionary War, are depicted on this mid-1900s souvenir pennant.
- 1940-1965
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Pennant, "Fort Ticonderoga, New York," 1940-1965
Tourists purchase simple, inexpensive souvenirs as proof of their travels. These mementos transport vacationers back to the places they visited and the things they did. In the mid-20th century, felt pennants were trendy. Scenes of Fort Ticonderoga, the site of important military actions taken during both the French and Indian War (1754-1763) and the Revolutionary War, are depicted on this mid-1900s souvenir pennant.