Anniversary of the British leaving Boston. The placement of artillery on Dorchester Heights made the harbour untenable for the Royal Navy. In the illustration above Washington is standing by Artemis Ward who commander the New England army before the Virginian arrived.
Generations of Bostonians were thankful it was done on 17 March so that business and school will be closed for the local holiday; which just happens to be St Patrick's day!
Outstanding illustration by H. Charles McBarron of the British evacuation.
Watercolor by Lt. Richard Williams 23rd RWF of a sentry in Boston with Dorchester Heights in the background.
A 1830 View of near where Henry Knox's artillery were placed on the heights. Same view today.
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