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The statical experiments of Dr. John Lining 1740 Charlestown, South Carolina
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Rare Books
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Kashnor notes, "This shows Charlestown Harbour from Fort Sullivan to Charlestown Neck, and locating the positions of the British Fleet with the boom across Cooper's River. On the neck is shown the encampment of the British Forces, and the three parallels which eventually led to the fall of the town." The siege of Charleston ended May 12, 1779 with surrender to British forces. MS note: 72 (on backing). Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, furlongs. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 72 (on backing).
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Visual Materials
Kashnor notes, " A rare plan, showing the Siege of Charleston, under command of Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot, from 11 Feb. to 10 May, 1780, giving the movement of the troops from Edisto Inlet, the march to James Island, and the subsequent operations at Charlestown Neck." Kashnor dates as [1780]. Chronological description of movement of British Forces and emplacements of defenders. Keyed box lower right corner of map. . Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: J B. Printing Process: Copper engraving.
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