A plan of the surprise of Stoney Point, by a detachment of the American army commanded by Brigr. Genl. Wayne, on the 15th July 1779 : also of the works erected on Verplanks Point, for the defence of Kings Ferry, by the British forces in July, 1779, 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 (Creator, Person)
- Faden, William, 1749-1836 (Publisher, 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 ; 48 x 68 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #130; WAG #289283
Provenance
Martayan Lan Augustyn Inc., 27 May 1993.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:5,500]. Relief shown by shading. Includes note and references. The defenses of the strong points at either end of King's Ferry on the Hudson are carefully drawn. The silent line of march of Anthony Wayne's assault force is shown.
Condition
Some foxing and whitening along crease.
Created/Published
London : Printed for Wm. Faden, 1784
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Stony Point (N.Y.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Stony Point, Battle of, Stony Point, N.Y., 1779 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
