A volunteer at Britain’s National Archives made an extraordinary discovery last May, unearthing a document believed to be a copy of the American Declaration of Independence.
Michael Scurr, a retired insurance executive, has dedicated his Thursday mornings for the past 11 years to meticulously cataloging historical documents. His diligent work paid off when he stumbled upon the significant find while sifting through the correspondence of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
