#declaration of freedom

I had the distinct honor of holding an original copy of the Bennington Declaration of Freedom, which was written in May 1775 in response to the Battles of Lexington and Concord. It is said that Thomas Jefferson took inspiration from this document when drafting the Declaration of Independence. My hands trembled as my eyes scanned the iron gall ink scribed onto the page by the hands of patriots. Never, ever surrender your freedoms in their honor.

Signer Gideon Spencer was my cousin's ancestor, who later fought at the Battle of Bunker Hill using this musket rifle and powder horn.

Death is the final release From the cycle of misery From the threat of eternity And perpetual vanity

Death is the final release From the cycle of misery From the threat of eternity From eternal slavery

Take my hands and follow me I'll set you free.