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Important Intelligence! (announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown)
696004 Important Intelligence! (announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown), small broadside printed by M. Willis, Boston, 26th October 1781 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 25.3x19.8 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: " A gentleman who arrived this morning, from Providence, has favoured us with the following Importance Intelligence! [....] This Moment an Express arrived... announcing the glorious Intelligence of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and his Army..."
Marquis Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805).); eGilder Lehrman Institute of American History; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23228894
© Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History / Bridgeman Images
American History American Revolution Announcement Boston Broadside Historical Document News Revolutionary War Sheet Surrender Yorktown
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Important Intelligence! Announcing the Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
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. This print captures a small broadside, printed by M. Willis in Boston on October 26th, 1781. The lithograph measures 25.3x19.8 cm and belongs to the esteemed Gilder Lehrman Collection in New York, USA. The broadside bears witness to a pivotal moment in American history - the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown during the Revolutionary War. Its headline boldly declares: "A gentleman who arrived this morning, from Providence, has favored us with the following Important Intelligence!". This announcement marks an extraordinary turning point for the United States of America. Marquis Charles Cornwallis himself is depicted in this historical document; his name forever etched into the annals of time as he surrenders alongside his army. The news spread like wildfire across Boston and beyond as an express arrived with glorious tidings that would shape a nation's destiny. This print transports us back to that fateful day when hope was rekindled and victory seemed within reach for those fighting for independence. It serves as a reminder of our collective resilience and determination during times of struggle. As we gaze upon this engraving from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded not only of our past but also how far we have come as a nation united under one flag – forged through sacrifice and unwavering belief in freedom's cause.
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