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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

 Item — Drawer: 122 : L : 4, Section: 5
Identifier: 2020-IL-001-153

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

  • 1777

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 ; 47 x 26 cm

Language of Materials

English

Reference numbers

Client reference #31; WAG #289168

Provenance

High Ridge Books Inc., 20 March 1991.

Related references

LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1160. Nebenzahl, Kenneth. A bibliography of printed battle plans, 11

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

Repository Details

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

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