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Plan of the siege of Savannah : with the joint attack of the French and Americans on the 9th October 1779 : in which they were defeated by his Majesty's forces under the command of Major Genl. Augustin Prevost, from a survey by an officer, 1784

 Item — Container: Closed Stacks, Drawer: 30
Identifier: 2020-IL-001-078

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

  • 1784

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 ; 41 x 58 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Reference numbers

Client reference #56; WAG #289208

Provenance

Richard Arkway, 17 December 1996.

Related references

Nebenzahl, K. Bibliography of printed battle plans of the American Revolution 1775-1795, 76. Phillips. Maps of America, p. 786

Additional details

Scale [ca. 1:4,500]. Oriented with north to the bottom. Relief shown by hachures. Includes references to troops.

Condition

Repaired crease fold, some toning along crease fold.

Created/Published

London : Printed for Wm. Faden, 1784

Repository Details

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

Contact:
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Mount Vernon VA 22121
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