Volunteer Finds 250-Year-Old Copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence in London Archive

A volunteer working to catalogue naval correspondence in London made an unexpected discovery. He uncovered a copy of the United States Declaration of A volunteer working to catalogue naval correspondence in London made an

unexpected discovery. He uncovered a copy of the United States Declaration of Independence. The document was printed 250 years ago in New Hampshire. The find is considered rare because few such early copies survive. The volunteer

described the moment as a "thrilling find." The copy was located among other historical naval letters. Its presence in a London archive highlights trans‑Atlantic ties of the era. Researchers will likely examine the document to confirm its provenance and condition.