Voice of 1775: "The Battle of Lexington" by Lemuel Haynes

Description

Lemuel Haynes, from Granville MA, was a man of mixed ancestry who served as an indentured servant until he reached the age of 21. Haynes gained his freedom in 1774 and in 1775 he marched as a militiaman in response to the Lexington Alarm. It is likely he wrote this poem while encamped at Cambridge.

Duration

1 minute, 46 seconds

Credit

Jim Hollister

Date Created

03/13/2021

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