Attack of the rebels upon Fort Penobscot in the province of New England in which their fleet was totally destroyed and their Army dispersed the 14th Augst. 1779, 1785
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
- 1785
Creator
- Rapin de Thoyras, M. (Paul), 1661-1725 (Creator, Person)
- Tindal, N. (Nicholas), 1687-1774 (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 ; 36 x 38 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #24; WAG #289156
Provenance
Boston Rare Maps, 6 March 2006.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:14,700]. Relief shown by hachures. Shows position of fleets in Penobscot River and Bay, and fort and shore batteries. "For the continuation (after Tindal's) of Rapin's History of Engd." From Rapin's impartial history of England ... with the continuation to the year 1786 (London : J. Harrison, 1784-89).
Created/Published
London : [J. Harrison], 1785
- Fort George (Me. : Fort) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fortification Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- Penobscot Bay (Me.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Penobscot Expedition, 1779 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Penobscot River (Me.) 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
