A sketch of the action between the British forces and the American provincials, on the heights of the peninsula of Charlestown, the 17th of June 1775

Creator:
Faden, William, 1749-1836, Jefferys, Thomas, -1771, and Jefferys & Faden (London, England)
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

This map and battle plan immortalized what came to be known as the Battle of Bunker Hill. The alphabetic key identifies British regiments and ships and narrates their actions. The plan also shows earthworks held by the Colonial troops. This detailed plan was published in London only five days after news of the battle itself reached England. Given the haste with which it was prepared, its geographic vagueness in the rendering of Charlestown is less surprising than its overall accuracy and detail.

Relief shown by hachures. Indexed for points of military interest.

Language:
English .
Custodial history:

Client reference #21; WAG #289150

Martayan Lan, 31 March 1992.

Material specific details:
Scale [ca. 1:13,800] ; engravd by Jefferys & Faden ; Relief shown by hachures. Indexed for points of military interest.
Physical description:
Some yellowing.
Physical facet:
1 map : hand colored
Dimensions:
34 x 31 cm
Other descriptive data:

London: Jeffreys & Faden, 1775

Related material:

LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 902. Nebenzahl, K. Bibliography of printed battle plans, 24

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
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