Name/Title
Horn, PowderEntry/Object ID
2012.904Description
Powder horn belonging to Daniel Stanton, who was wounded at Fort Griswold, Sept. 6, 1781 during the Battle of Groton Heights. The writing on the horn is hard to read but one can make out Daniel Staton's name and date of birth.
Found inside of horn by Dr. Boas in January of 2000 was a piece of paper that read, "Daniel Stanton Born Dec. 20, 1751. Woundedn at Ft. Griswold Spet. 6, 1781."
Gift of Dr. Norman F. BoasCollection
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