"Bissell Outrode Paul Revere, But History Left Him in the Dust.", Hartford Courant article.
Hartford Courant article dated April 16, 2007 titled "Bissell Outrode Paul Revere, But History Left Him in the Dust, East Windsor man covered 345 miles."
Israel Bissell, one of the Revolutionery War's most overlooked heroes, rode day and night during his 345 mile journey from Watertown, Mass. to Philadelphia to spread the word the British had arrived in Boston. A map describding the five day ride which began in Watertown, Mass. in April 19, 1775.
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