The Phoenix and the Rose engaged by the enemy's fire ships and galleys on the 16 Augst. 1776

Containers:
Closed Stacks, Drawer 33
Creator:
Serres, Dominic, 1719-1793 and Des Barres, Joseph F. W. (Joseph Frederick Wallet), 1729-1824
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Depicts a battle between the Americans and two British vessels, at the begining of the New York campaign.

Language:
English .
Custodial history:

Client reference #99; WAG #289258

Martayan Lan Augustyn Inc., 19 April 1993.

Material specific details:
Not drawn to scale
Physical description:
Wide margins, slight foxing at edges.
Dimensions:
28 x 50 cm. on sheet 63 x 85 cm.
Other descriptive data:

[London] : J.F.W. Des Barres, 1778

Related material:

Cresswell, Donald H. The American Revolution in Drawings and Prints, 264

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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Parent restrictions:
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