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A plan of the town of Boston with the intrenchments & ca. of His Majesty's forces in 1775 : with that part of New York, Long Island and the Jerseys, which is the rendesvous of the two grand armies, and the supposed present seat of action, 1775 2 Sheets Drawer 122 : L : 8, Section 3

"Includes "References to the fortifications & ca." and "References to the town." An earlier state of LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 933 and Nebenzahl, K. Bibliography of printed battle plans, 22.

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A plan of York Town and Gloucester, in the province of Virginia, shewing the works constructed for the defence of those posts by the British army, under the command of Lt. Genl. Earl Cornwallis, together with the attacks and operations of the American and French forces, commanded by Genl. Washington and Count Rochambeau, to whom the posts were surrendered on the 17th October 1781, 1785 1 Sheets Drawer 122 : L : 5, Section 3

Shows fortifications, troop locations, and ships on the York River.

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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, 1775 1 Sheets

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.

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  2. Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799

A topographical chart of the bay of Narraganset in the province of New England : with all the isles contained therein, among which Rhode Island and Connonicut have been particularly surveyed ; shewing the true position & bearings of the banks, shoals, rocks &c. as likewise the soundings ; to which have been added the several works & batteries raised by the Americans ; taken by order of the principal farmers on Rhode Island, 1777 1 Sheets Drawer 122 : L : 7, Section 1

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  2. Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799

A topographical map of the Province of New Hampshire, 1784 2 Sheets Drawer 122 : L : 8, Section 1

This rare map of New Hampshire was prepared from surveys by Samuel Holland - famed engineer who entered British service during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The map depicts New Hampshire in great detail, illustrating rivers, streams, lakes, elevations, township boundaries, roads, and structures. Two great arcs delineate the boundary of a parcel known as "Mason's Curve." The parcel, owned by John Mason (1586-1635), was originally located between the Merrimack and Kennebeck Rivers, however in 1748 was sold by one of Mason's descendants to twelve investors from Portsmouth. It is believed these investors commissioned the surveys in 1768-69 to more accurately locate the boundary of the landholding.

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  2. Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799

Battle of Brandywine in which the rebels were defeated, September the 11th. 1777, by the army under the command of General Sr. Willm. Howe, 1778 1 Sheets Closed Stacks, Drawer 33

"Note: The operations of the column under the command of His Excellency Lieutenant General Knyphausen is engraved from a plan drawn on the spot by S. W. Werner, Leiutt. of Hessian Artillery." Includes "references to the column under the command of Lt. Genl. Earl Cornwallis" and "references to the column under the command of His Excellency Lieutt. Genl. Knyphausen."

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  2. Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799

Boston its Environs and Harbour with the Rebels Works Raised Against That Town i 1775 (reproduction), 1778 0.1 Cubic Feet 17.25 x 22.5 in.

Cornell University. Library
The map was created in 1778 by William Faden, geographer to the King and to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. Panel on the map reads: "Boston its Environs and Harbour, with Rebel Works Raised Against That Town in 1775. From the Observations of Lieu. Page of His Majesty's Corps of Engineers and from the Plans of Cap. Montresor. Reproduction date unavailable.
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