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Michael Scurr, a retired insurance executive volunteering at Britain’s National Archives, discovered a rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence attached to an 18th-century Royal Navy captain’s letter. The document, part of the Exeter printing from July 1776, is one of 11 known copies and the only one found outside the U.S., highlighting its role in spreading news of American independence during the Revolutionary War.

A rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, was discovered by UK National Archives volunteer Michael Scurr in the papers of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain. The document, one of 11 known Exeter printing copies and the only one outside the US, was captured from the American privateer Dalton in 1776.

A rare early copy of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, printed in Exeter in July 1776, was discovered by UK National Archives volunteer Michael Scurr in the papers of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain. The document, one of 11 known Exeter printings and the only one found outside the U.S., was attached to a report on the capture of the American privateer Dalton in 1776.

A rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence, printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, was discovered by UK National Archives volunteer Michael Scurr among documents related to the 1776 capture of an American privateer ship. The document, one of 11 known copies of the Exeter printing, was found attached to a report on the capture of the Dalton, an 18-gun privateer operating under the Continental Congress.

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was discovered by UK National Archives volunteer Michael Scurr in documents from an 18th-century Royal Navy captain. The document, part of the Exeter printing from July 1776, is one of 11 known copies and the only one outside the United States. It was found attached to a report on the capture of the American privateer Dalton.

Gov. Mike Kehoe must decide by Friday which of five constitutional amendments will appear on Missouri's August 4 primary ballot, a choice that could influence their passage and election turnout. Seven amendments are slated for 2026, with five eligible for August and others potentially appearing in November. The decision involves proposals on abortion restrictions, tax changes, and electoral reforms, with political consultants divided on optimal timing for voter impact.

Gina Rinehart's son, John Hancock, expresses a desire to reunite their family after a court ruling addressed ownership disputes over mines and companies. The Western Australian Supreme Court ruled that ownership claims should be resolved through separate proceedings.