Order of battle of the army under the command of Lt. General Gage at Boston, July 17th, 1775
Description
Ink and watercolor manuscript map and key. Map shows fortifications and rough features of the peninsula of Boston. Key indicates the order of battle of British troops. The disposition of troops on July 17th, 1775 was possibly intended to be added to the map.
Dates
- 1775
Creator
- Williams, Richard, -1776 (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 sheet : hand colored ; 16 x 27 cm
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
WAG #289358
Provenance
Alexander Gallery, 27 January 2014. Charles Bigelow (b. 1884) of Boston, by direct descent to his grand daughter
Condition
Some faint foxing to the watercolors.
- Boston (Mass.) Subject Source: Naf
- Boston (Mass.) -- History -- Siege, 1775-1776 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Maps (documents) Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
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
