What Happened
A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence has been discovered by the UK National Archives. The document was found within the papers of a U.S. privateer ship that was captured by the British.
This specific printing is referred to as the 'Exeter' copy. It was originally seized by the British in 1776.
The discovery was made in London, and the papers were associated with a captured American privateer vessel.
Key Facts
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A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was found.
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The UK National Archives made the discovery.
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The document was found among papers from a captured U.S. privateer ship.
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The copy is known as the 'Exeter' version.
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The British seized the copy in 1776.
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The discovery was made in London.
