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The attack and defeat of the American fleet under Benedict Arnold, by the King's fleet commanded by Capt. Thos. Pringle, upon Lake Champlain, the 11th of October, 1776, 1776

 Item — Drawer: 122 : L : 8, Section: 4
Identifier: 2019-SC-034-022

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.

Extent

1 Sheets : 1 map : hand colored ; 25 x 42 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Reference numbers

Client reference #30; WAG #289166

Provenance

Martayan Lan, 26 September 1991.

Related references

Comparative cartography [Stevens & Tree], 24a. Nebenzahl, K. Bibliography of printed battle plans of the American Revolution 1775-1795, 47

Additional details

Scale [ca. 1:71,000] ; Original issue, without the account of the battle below the map. Relief shown by hachures. Shows positions of the fleets and lines of fire.

Condition

Yellowing at edges.

Created / Published

London : Wm. Faden, 1776

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository

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