PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF MUSKET BALLS FROM THE SACKETS HARBOR BATTLEFIELD, NEW YORK.

Summary

Protein residue analysis was conducted on five lead alloy shot musket balls recovered

during the Sackets Harbor, War of 1812, Battlefield Metal Detector Survey in northern New

York. Archaeological investigations in this area are being undertaken to determine the actual

extent of the Sackets Harbor Battlefield and to secure a National Landmark designation for the

entire battlefield. Protein residue analysis will be used to determine if human proteins were

present on the musket balls and to help confirm that the musket balls were from the Second

Battle of Sackets Harbor fought in May of 1813.

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