Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes: A Contemporary Account of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Supplement to the New-York Journal, or General Advertiser. New York: John Holt, June 29, 1775, Numb. 1695. Broadside (438 x 270 mm). Split horizontally along fold, with tape at each edge holding halves together, approx. 45 mm closed tear in third column running up vertically from central horizontal fold, some spotting. CONTEMPORARY ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL. Fought on June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill was an important moment in the earliest phase of the Revolutionary War during the Siege of Boston. Although Bunker Hill was technically a defeat for the Colonial Army as they ultimately retreated, the British suffered more casualties. Because of this, the battle is remembered for proving the mettle of the colonial forces, demonstrating that they had a real chance fighting against the more professionally trained British Army. Famously, the colonial forces were told, 'Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes,' although no source has authenticated this claim and it is attributed to several figures. The present article notes, 'Capt. Nolton gave orders to the men not to fire until the enemy were got within 15 rods, and then not till the word was given.' For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing