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A plan of the city & fortifications of Louisburg : from a survey made by Richard Gridley, Lieut. Col. of the Train of Artillery in 1745.; A plan of the city and harbour of Louisburg : with the French batteries that defend it, and those of the English, shewing that part of Gabarus Bay, in which they landed & the ground on which they encamped during the Siege in 1745

Description: 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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Date: [May 1758]
Call number: 105:605 S

A Plan of the City and Fortifications of Louisburg, from a survey made by Richard Gridley, Lieut. Coll. of the Train of Artillery in 1745

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Three maps on one sheet, each at different scale. Submaps: A Plan of the City and Harbour of Louisburg. A Map of Gabarus Bay, adjoining Louisburg. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Feet. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note; 19.

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Plan of the City & Harbour of Louisburg; shewing that part of Gabarus Bay in which the English landed, also their Encampment during the Siege in 1745

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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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Plan of the town and fortifications of Montreal or Ville Marie in Canada

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See 093:299M, a larger engraving of the same material, and 093:302S for Jeffery's original versions. This copy now shows a British flag flying over the town. Kashnor dates as ca.1760. Detailed city plan. MS note: 665 (on backing). Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Toises, Yards. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving.

105:665 S

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A Survey of Louisburg Harbour

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Kashnor notes, "An interesting map, locating the remains of the old town and ruins of the old fort and lighthouse." Kershaw gives appeared in information. View of town and fort ruins, houses and trees.. "To Rupert George, Esq. Commander of His Majesty's Ship Hussar, and Senior Officer on the Nolva Scotia Station; This Chart is most respectfully dedicated, by his very humble Servant, Thos. Backhouse." Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Vignettes. References: Kershaw 940; LC Phillips 1251. Verso Text: MS note: 607 15.

105:607 M

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The Town and Harbour of Louisburg on the Island of Cape Breton on the Coast of Nova Scotia, taken from the French 17 June 1745

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Kashnor notes, "Only a few copies are known. The capture of Louisburg by Colonial forces was not a popular victory in England, mainly because it was the only real action of military value to the credit of the nation. The Colonials had eclipsed the trained forces of the Mother Country." "Drawn by I. Bellin Engineer." "T. Kitchin Sculp." MS note: 151. Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Fathoms. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 606.

105:606 S

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Plan of the Town and Fortifications of Montreal or Ville Marie in Canada

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Kashnor notes, "a rare map issued during the Old French War." Publication date and place from 093:299, a larger engraving of the same material. This smaller version without that information corresponds to the RLIN record. See also 105:664s for another version. Detailed city plan. MS note: 300 (on backing). Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Toises, Yards. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 300 (on backing).

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