A plan of New York Island, and part of Long Island, with the circumjacent country, as far as Dobbs's Ferry to the north, and White Plains to the east, including the rivers, islands, roads, &ca : also shewing the landing, routes, battles, lines and encampments of the British forces under the command of His Excellency Sir William Howe Knight of the most honorable Order of the Bath, Commander in Chief &ca. &ca. &ca

Containers:
Drawer 122 : L : 2
Creator:
Blaskowitz, Charles
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Campaign headquarters map showing military features and events in the New York area from June to November 1776.

Language:
English .
Custodial history:

Client reference #230; WAG #289315; IL# 2020-IL-001-046

Cohen & Taliaferro LLC (purchase at Christie's 2607 sale on 7 December 2012), 2 January 2013.

Material specific details:
Scale [ca. 1:48,000]. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings.
Physical description:
Crease folds, possible repair tear upper center, minor foxing
Physical facet:
1 map : hand colored
Dimensions:
143 x 112 cm.
Other descriptive data:

Unknown

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Reference services
Phone: (703) 780-3600
Parent restrictions:
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.