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Item 34722

Dunlap Declaration of Independence, 1776

Dunlap Declaration of Independence, 1776

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1776-07-04 Location: Philadelphia Media: Ink on paper

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Item 109022

Disputed lot E, Brunswick, 1811

Disputed lot E, Brunswick, 1811

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1811-09-03 Location: Brunswick Media: Ink on paper

Item 11923

Survey of Robert and John Donlop lots, Brunswick, 1757

Survey of Robert and John Donlop lots, Brunswick, 1757

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1757 Location: Brunswick Media: Ink on paper

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Dunlap Declaration of Independence, 1776

Unlocking the Declaration's Secrets

Fewer than 30 copies of the first printing of the Declaration of Independence are known to exist. John Dunlap hurriedly printed copies for distribution to assemblies, conventions, committees and military officers. Authenticating authenticity of the document requires examination of numerous details of the broadside.