Original copy of Declaration of Independence printed in NH found in London

A piece of American history with ties to the Granite State has been found in London.A volunteer at Britain’s National Archives was looking through a box of letters from a royal Navy captain and found an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.The National Archives says it was printed in New Hampshire in July of 1776, but it was seized by the Royal Navy later that year.Officials say it is one of only 11 original copies, and the only known copy outside of the United States.

MANCHESTER, N.H. —

A piece of American history with ties to the Granite State has been found in London.

A volunteer at Britain’s National Archives was looking through a box of letters from a royal Navy captain and found an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

The National Archives says it was printed in New Hampshire in July of 1776, but it was seized by the Royal Navy later that year.

Officials say it is one of only 11 original copies, and the only known copy outside of the United States.