A view of Miramichi, a French settlement in the Gulf of St. Laurence, destroyed by Brigadier Murray detached by General Wolfe for that purpose, from the Bay of Gaspe : Vue de Miramichi establissement Francois dans le Golfe de St. Laurent, détruit par le Brigadier Murray, détaché a cet effet de la Baye de Gaspé, par le Général Wolfe, 1768

Item — Drawer: 122 : L : 8, Section: 4

Identifier: 2020-IL-001-171

Staff Only

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

Creation: 1768

Creator

Smyth, Hervey, 1734-1811 (Creator, Person)
Benazech, Peter (Peter Paul), 1730?-1798 (Contributor, Person)
Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809 (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 view ; 33 x 51 cm

Language of Materials

English

French

Additional Description

Reference numbers

Client reference #106; WAG #289265

Provenance

William Reese Company, 25 March 2008.

Related references

Cresswell, D. American Revolution in drawings and prints, 371

Additional details

Not drawn to scale. View showing British troops in small boats approaching a French settlement. "Printed for John Bowles ..., Robert Sayer ..., Thos. Jefferys ..., Carington Bowles ..., and Henry Parker." Appears in: Scenographia Americana. London : J. Bowles, 1768. In English and French.