William Dawes Jr.

Patriot, Son of Liberty,

and first messenger sent by

Warren from Boston to Lexington

on the night of April 18-19 1775

to warn Hancock and Adams

of the coming of the British troops.

Born April 6 1745

Died February 25 1799

Placed by the

Massachusetts Society

Sons of the Revolution

April 19, 1899

Marker can be reached from Tremont Street, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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