Collection Highlights
Corcoran Legion Fifth regiment. Col. William McEvily. A few good men are wanted to fill up Capt. Wm. L. Monegan's company. This is a splendid opportunity for young men to join a Crack Regiment.
Date:
ca. 1862
Object Number:
PR.055.3.189
Medium:
Paper
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Linch pin excavated at Sneeden's Landing
Object Number:
INV.6227.88
Date:
1760-1783
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 1/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 20.6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Iron linch pin.
Gallery Label:
This linch pin was excavated by the Field Exploration Committee at Sneeden's Landing, a blockhouse on the west side of the Hudson River in Rockland County, New York. Built in 1780 by a French officer, the blockhouse was garrisoned by Continental Army and French troops.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
