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An Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Fall of Montmorenci, with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec

Description: This map appears to be a reduced size copy of Jefferys' map, 093:325 and 093:325A, 093:326. This map may have been the precursor for Jefferys' map, Jefferys notes on the upper right submap "Brought from there by an Officer of Distinction". Note position of map name and defense information is reversed on Jeffery's maps, but details are identical. Kashnor dates as [1760]. "under the Command of Vice-Adml. Saunders & Major Genl. Wolfe. down to the 5 Sepr.1759. Drawn by a Captain in his Majesties Navy." MS note: 674 (on backing) Submaps: Part of the Upper St. Lawrence River; A view of the action gain'd by the English Sepr. 13. 1759 near Quebec.. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: S40 LT, other erased notes..
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Date: [1760]
Call number: 105:674 S
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Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Fall of Montmorenci, with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec with the Command of Vice-Adml. Saunders & Major Genl. Wolfe. 1759

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This map appears to be a reduced size copy of Jefferys' map, 093:325 and 093:325A. The engraving is less detailed and the dedication is missing. The RLIN record cited refers to this map since it mentions title within ornamental cartouche. RLIN record dates as 1760? See also 105:674. Cartouche surrounds title. MS note: 326 (on backing) Undecipherable penciled note, trimmed at top. Submaps: Part of the Upper St. Lawrence River; A view of the action gain'd by the English Sepr. 13. 1759.. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 326 (on backing).

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A Plan of the River St. Laurence, from Sillery to the Fall of Montmorenci, with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec under the Command of Vice-Adml. Saunders & Major Genl. Wolfe. 5 Sepr.1759

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This map is John Cary's version of 105:674 and related maps by Jefferys 093:326 et al. This map follows 105:674 closely. Same submaps. Kashnor dates as [1760]. MS note: 679 (on backing) Submaps: Part of the Upper St. Lawrence River; A view of the action gain'd by the English Sepr. 13. 1759 near Quebec.. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 1723.

105:679 S

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New and Accurate Plan of the River St. Lawrence, from the Falls of Montmorenci to Sillery, with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec 1763

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This map appears to be a reduced size copy of Jefferys' map, 093:325 and 093:325A. The engraving is less detailed. Submap of Sep. 13 1759. MS note: 329A (on backing). Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 329A (on backing).

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Plan of the River St. Lawrence, from the Falls of Montmorenci to Sillery; with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec

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Kashnor notes, "A scarce map showing the movements of vessels and troops." Submap: Plan of the Action gained by the English near Quebec, Sep. 13. 1759. MS note: 341 (on backing). Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 341 (on backing).

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Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Fall of Montmorenci, with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec with the Command of Vice-Adml. Saunders & Major Genl. Wolfe down to the 5. Sepr. 1759. Drawn by a Captain in his Majesties Navy

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Kashnor notes, " A very rare map of the principle action of the Old French War." Two submaps, one eight days after the action shown on main map. RLIN copy is a smaller copy, may be later, dated as 1760. See also 093:325AM, another copy. See also 093:326M which corresponds to the RLIN copy. See also 105:674. Submaps: (1) Part of the Upper River of St. Layrence. (2) A View of the Action gainhed by the English Sepr. 13. 1759. near Quebec. Brought from hence by an Officer of Distinction. MS note: 325 (on backing).. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned device VI. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 325 (on backing). On map: Siege of Quebec Sept 13 1759..

093:325 M

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Authentic Plan of the River St. Laurence from Sillery to the Fall of Montmorenci, with the Operations of the Siege of Quebec with the Command of Vice-Adml. Saunders & Major Genl. Wolfe down to the 5. Sepr. 1759. Drawn by a Captain in his Majesties Navy

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Kashnor notes, " A very rare map of the principle action of the Old French War." Two submaps, one eight days after the action shown on main map. RLIN copy is a smaller copy, may be later, dated as 1760. See also 093:325M, another copy, the original from the Museum Bookstore Collection. This copy has typed note: Miss McDuffee From T. Jefferys' A general topography of North America ... Lond. 1768. Phillips Atlases 1196, Map 760. MS note: Variant- Mus Bk Store copy has nothing on verso. This copy has engraved picture of Admiral Saunders pasted on and text printed on verso. MS note on Mus Bk Store catalog: Another copy (Amer. Art Gall., Feb. 1916) See also 093:326M which corresponds to the RLIN copy. See also 105:674. Submaps: (1) Part of the Upper River of St. Layrence. (2) A View of the Action gained by the English Sepr. 13. 1759. near Quebec. Brought from hence by an Officer of Distinction. Torn sticker lower right appears to be in French.. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned device . Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: Pasted engraved portrait of Admiral Saunders, Text of "Memoires of Admiral Saunders" dated 1760 printed on verso. Two linen hinges upper side..

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