A new map of the British colonies in North America, shewing the seat of the present war, taken from the best surveys, compared with and improved from manuscripts of several noblemen and gentlemen, 1781
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
- 1781
Creator
- Andrews, John, 1736-1809 (Creator, Person)
- Harris, John, 1756-1846 (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 ; 97 x 78 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #144; WAG #289294
Provenance
Arader Galleries, 8 November 2006.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:13,300,000]. Shows eastern United States and Canada. Relief shown pictorially. Includes references to names of counties not inserted on the map.
Condition
Foxing in margins.
Created/Published
London : John Andrews ; John Harris, 1781
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
- North America 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
