After his April 1775 ride, he rescued papers from a Lexington tavern belonging to John Hancock
The following is part of that letter as it was printed in the 27 April New-York .... 
having between them a box of papers belonging to Mr. Hancock, and went ... the 
midnight ride, the capture, the rescue of John Hancock's trunk and... [DOC] [TLE] Theme 1 - APEL [PAR] -farmer at the Battle of Lexngton, April 1775 The flame is kindled and like ..... 
Paul Revere had started out for his Big Ride without his spurs.