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Diary kept by Lieut. Dudley Bradstreet of Groton, Mass., during the siege of Louisburg. April, 1745-January, 1746
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
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1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Kashnor notes, "a scarce little map with inset map of the Island of Cape Breton." Kershaw identifies appeared in information. Submap; Map of the Island of Cape Breton. MS note: 319 (on backing).. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. References: Kershaw 910. Verso Text: MS note: 319 (on backing)..
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Kashnor notes, "Three maps on one plate." Small map of Gabarus Bay has note, "This bay is so extensive that the whole British Navy may ride in it with safety." Submaps; Plan of Louisburg Harbour; Plan of Gabarus Bay. "This important fortress was taken on June 17th, 1745 after a siege of 49 days by Nine Regiments that were Raised & Equipped in 50 days in New England and Commanded by Sr. Willm. Pepperill, Assisted by a Fleet under the Command of Commodore Warren, with the loss of 101 men Killed & 30 that died by sickness, This place was afterwards restored to the French by the Treaty of Aix la Chapelle." MS note: 605 (on backing). Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Device in oval. Printing Process: Copper engraving. References: Kershaw 912.
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