A plan of the island of St. John with the divisions of the counties, parishes, & the lots as granted by government, likewise the soundings round the coast and harbours, approximately 1775
Scope and Contents
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: approximately 1775
Creator
- Holland, Samuel, 1728-1801 (Author, Person)
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 ; 36 x 70 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #43; WAG #289187
Provenance
Richard B. Arkway, 10 September 1997.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:260,000]; Depths shown by soundings. Oriented with north toward the upper left. Includes table of administrative divisions and inset of "Gulf of St. Lawrence."
Created/Published
London : Printed & sold by A. Dury, 1775
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600