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UK National Archives discovers rare copy of Declaration of Independence

The UK National Archives has found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in the papers of a U.S. privateer ship. This copy is one of only 11 known Exeter printings made shortly after the original was signed in 1776.

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The UK National Archives has found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence in the papers of a U.S. privateer ship. This copy is one of only 11 known Exeter printings made shortly after the original was signed in 1776.

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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured U.S. privateer ship

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UK National Archives discovers rare copy of Declaration of Independence