A topographical map of the northn. part of New York Island, exhibiting the plan of Fort Washington, now Fort Knyphausen, with the rebels lines to the southward, which were forced by the troops under the command of the Rt. Honble. Earl Percy, on the 16th Novr. 1776, and survey'd immediately after by order of his Lordship, 1777
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
- 1777
Creator
- Sauthier, Claude Joseph (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 ; 47 x 26 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #31; WAG #289168
Provenance
High Ridge Books Inc., 20 March 1991.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:21,000]. Relief shown by hachures. "Published by permission of the Rt. Honble. the Commissioners of Trade & Plantations, by Wm. Faden, 1777." Includes references. Variant state labeling columns and showing units northwest of Snake Hill.
Condition
Slightly darkened
Created/Published
London : Wm. Faden, 1777
- Fort Washington (New York, N.Y.) Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Fort Washington (New York, N.Y.) -- Capture, 1776 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- New York (N.Y.) Subject Source: Naf
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
