Plan of the attack of the Forts Clinton & Montgomery, upon Hudsons River which were stormed by His Majestys forces under the command of Sir Henry Clinton, K.B., on the 6th of Octr. 1777 : drawn from the surveys of Verplank, Holland & Metcalfe, 1784
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
- 1784
Creator
- Hills, John, active 1777-1819 (Author, Person)
- Faden, William, 1749-1836 (Contributor, 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 ; 65 x 50 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #91; WAG #289251
Provenance
Richard Arkway, 17 December 1996.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:21,400]. Relief shown by hachures and shading.
Condition
Backed crease fold, foxing at crease, a couple foxed spots. Marked "#4520, Nebenzahl 55 DLLL #3378".
Created/Published
London : Wm. Faden, 1784
- Fort Montgomery State Historic Site (Highlands, N.Y.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Rockland County (N.Y.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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
