Latest / Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Rare Declaration Found on Captured Ship | Raleigh News
A volunteer at Britain’s National Archives stumbled upon a rare, early copy of the Declaration of Independence—printed just days after the original—hidden in documents from a captured American ship, the Dalton. Only eleven such copies are known to exist, and this is the sole one found outside the U.S. Found alongside John Hancock’s signed orders, it offers a powerful glimpse into the revolutionary moment, possibly even the first time sailors heard the document read aloud. Historians are thrilled, calling it a vital artifact that bridges past and present, proving history still holds secrets…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.