Sketch of the surprise of German Town by the American forces commanded by General Washington October 4th 1777, 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
- Creation: 1784
Creator
- Hills, John, active 1777-1819 (Creator, 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 ; 45 x 52 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #57; WAG #289210
Provenance
Richard Arkway, 17 December 1996.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:23,500]. Relief shown by hachures. Shows military positions and movements, drainage, and roads. Includes references with narrative text.
Created/Published
London : Published by Wm. Faden, Geographer to the King, Charing Cross, 1784
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
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
