Amos Doolittle

• Name — Amos Doolittle • Born — 18 May 1754 • Birthplace — Cheshire, Connecticut Colony, Kingdom of Great Britain • Died — 30 January 1832 • Place of death — Cheshire, Connecticut, U.S. • Resting Place — Grove Street Cemetery (New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.) • Spouse — Sally (unknown–1797) and Phebe Tuttle (1797–1825) • Field — Engraving • Training — Self-taught

Born in Cheshire, Connecticut on May 18, 1754, Doolittle developed his skills in copper engraving through self-study and apprenticeship. His first published work in the medium emerged during his enlistment in the New Haven company of the Governor's Guards in 1775. Under the leadership of Captain Benedict Arnold, the company arrived in Cambridge, Massachusetts ten days after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, marking the outset of the Revolutionary War. Upon arrival, Doolittle obtained leave to inspect the battle site, accompanied by Ralph Earl. Doolittle conducted interviews with colonial militants and local residents to establish the scene while Earl surveyed the site and made drawings. From these drawings, Doolittle made at least four engraved copper prints of the battle, which were advertised for sale in the December 1775 Connecticut Journal.

• Illustration — The Battle of Lexington • Illustration — The British entering Concord • Illustration — The engagement at the North Bridge • Illustration — The British retreating from Lexington • Illustration — Political Cartoon on the British Retreat from Concord 1775 (possibly by Amos Doolittle)