Theodolite's pattern, shewing the provinces in North America which were in the respective possessions of England, France & Spain, before the war began : and pointing out those which, by the peace, France & Spain have yielded to England

Containers:

Drawer 122 : L : 8, Section 4

Creator:

Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794

Extent:

1 Sheets

Scope and content:

Shows territorial possessions in North America after the Treaty of Paris. Includes the satirical "Theodolite's letter to the Botcher's Club in Monmouth Street." The open letter appears to praise the treaty and the 3rd Earl of Bute, who worked on the treaty, while actually pointing out the weaknesses of the territory gained. Theodolite, a scientific instrument used in surveying, likely represented Bute, who collected such instruments. Botchers were menders such as tailor and cobblers, and Monmouth Street was known for its second-hand shops. The letter was thus from Bute to those with mercantile interests or low connections as Bute?s peers disapproved of him and the treaty. The true author of the letter was likely Sayer or a colleague with similar political sentiments.

Language:

English .

Custodial history:

lient reference #248; WAG #289321; IL# 2020-IL-001-157

Daniel Crouch Rare Books, 15 April 2015.

Material specific details:

Scale approximately 1:7,200,000. Shows possessions, towns, forts and Indian territories. Relief shown pictorially. Includes "Theodolite's letter to the Botcher's Club in Monmouth Street St. Giles's, shewing some of the advantages obtained for England by the peace".

Physical description:

Light edge soiling, some rippling at edges.

Physical facet:

1 map

Dimensions:

42 x 47 cm

Other descriptive data:

[London] : R. Sayer, 1763

Subjects:

Native Americans
Maps (documents)

Names:

Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794

Places:

North America
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Great Britain -- Colonies

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