Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war let it begin here!

John Parker

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Topic

American Revolution

Language

English

Time

1775 1770s 18th century

Occupation

Soldier

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Parker, John. To his Minute Men at Lexington, Massachusetts. Battle of Lexington. 19 April 1775. Lexington Green, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.

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