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Catalog Number |
1950.6.10 |
Object Name |
Ball, Musket |
Description |
"Musket ball fired by Lord Percy's man, 1775, white stone (3)" Actual material oxidized lead. Correct size for British musket (used by both sides on April 19) Smaller than 75 cal, which was standard British musket. Possibly fired by British officer's fusil or Colonial (e.g. French) musket. |
Date |
Revolutionary War |
People |
Hodgdon, Nancy Plumer |
Subjects |
Muskets Bullets War Ammunition |
Search Terms |
April 19, 1775 |
Dimensions |
Dia-0.688 inches |
Source |
Hodgdon and Plumer Families |
Collection |
Arlington Historical Society Collection |

