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PROTEIN RESIDUE ANALYSIS OF MUSKET BALLS FROM THE SACKETS HARBOR BATTLEFIELD, NEW YORK. (2007)
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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...