A plan of the surprise of Stoney Point, by a detachment of the American army commanded by Brigr. Genl. Wayne, on the 15th July 1779 : also of the works erected on Verplanks Point, for the defence of Kings Ferry, by the British forces in July, 1779

Containers:
Closed Stacks, Drawer 32
Creator:
Hills, John, active 1777-1819 and Faden, William, 1749-1836
Extent:
1 Sheets
Language:
English .
Custodial history:

Client reference #130; WAG #289283

Martayan Lan Augustyn Inc., 27 May 1993.

Material specific details:
Scale [ca. 1:5,500]. Relief shown by shading. Includes note and references. The defenses of the strong points at either end of King's Ferry on the Hudson are carefully drawn. The silent line of march of Anthony Wayne's assault force is shown.
Physical description:
Some foxing and whitening along crease.
Physical facet:
1 map : hand colored
Dimensions:
48 x 68 cm.
Other descriptive data:

London : Printed for Wm. Faden, 1784

Related material:

Nebenzahl, K. Bibliography of printed battle plans, 145

Access and use

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