An accurate map of Staten Island, 1776
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: 1776
Creator
- Eynon, R. (Creator, 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 ; 39 x 32 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #85; WAG #289245
Provenance
Cohen & Taliaferro LLC (purchase at Sotheby's 8211 sale lot 216 on 15 June 2006), 19 June 2006.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:260,000]. Includes distance table listing distance and bearing from New York City. "Published as the act directs, Oct. 3, 1776 ..."
Condition
Minor spotting.
Created/Published
[London?] : R. Eynon, 1776
Genre / Form
Geographic
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
