Old Burying Ground, Concord

Sword of Capt. Nathan Barrett (Concord Museum)

A View of the Town of Concord (New York Public Library)

Gravestone of Col. Barrett, which reads: "“In Memory of Colonel John Buttrick, who commanded the Militia Companies which made the first attack upon the British Troops, at Concord North Bridge, on 19th April 1775. Having, with patriotic firmness, shared in the dangers which led to American Independence, he lived to enjoy the blessings of it, and died May 16th 1791, aged 60 years. Having laid down the sword with honor, he resumed the plough with industry; by the latter to maintain what the former had won.”