Original water color by artist Thomas Davis in 1775. View at base of Breed' hill looking up hill. The redoubt and breastwork are illustrated. Remains of various fences scattered about field. By the officers and soldiers in foreground note plants suggesting wet ground. This is area where British guns were bogged down.
A brigade order in Boston said the men may cut their hats, in the manner the 4th have done. These soldiers hats suggest how that should look. As to the fellow sitting down under the shade of the tree to the left he could be a light infantryman.
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