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Manuscripts
A plan of the batteries erected in the front of the town of Halifax, 1755 [cartographic material]
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Manuscripts
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
![A plan of the battery and redout on the east side of the harbour of Halifax [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOI2U1%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
Manuscripts
Manuscript plan showing the early eastern defences of the settlement at Halifax. A profile of the battery is also depicted in inset, showing the outer rampart and covered galleries.
mssHM 15418
![Plan of the South Fort at Halifax and the Fort of St. George's Island with three elevations. [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOI7DQ%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
Manuscripts
Manuscript map showing southern limits of Halifax, with the South Battery, the fort and number of mounted guns. Georges Island is depicted in detail with a proposed plan of fortifications. The island was named after King George II shortly after Halifax was settled by the British in 1749 and has been known as "George's Island" and more currently "Georges Island".
mssHM 15426
![Annapolis-Royal and (what is called ye) town [cartographic material], : including all that is possessed by British inhabitants / Survey'd Octo[be]r 1754 by Will. Bontein](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOIJV7%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
Manuscripts
A manuscript map showing detailed layout of the fort, including the Governor's House, powder magazine and storehouse. An inset plan shows a section of the East Bastion with height and measurements of the timber revetments.
mssHM 15412
![A map of the harbour of Halifax [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOG0IB%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
Manuscripts
Manuscript map showing the coastline and harbors from Jebucto (i.e. Chebucto) Head to Bedford Basin and Fort Sacville with bearing points, soundings and the channels. Halifax Harbour is depicted in great detail. Probably drawn by Charles Rivez from an original.
mssHM 15419
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Rare Books
Dedication in cartouche: "To the Rt. Honble. the Earl of Halifax, First Lord Commissioner of Trade & Plantations &c. &c. This Chart of Chibucto Harbour, On the Coast of Accadia, or Nova Scotia, With the Plan of the Town of Halifax; Is most humbly inscrib'd by his Lordship's most Obedient Servant, John Rocque." View of the town in cartouche, submap of Halifax. Cartouche: Town scene. Submap: Plan of the Town of Halifax in Nova Scotia. MS note: X71541. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: no. Graphic Scale: Miles, leagues. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned fleur de lis; IV. Printing Process: Copper engraving.
![A plan of Louisbourg [cartographic material]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Frail.huntington.org%2FIIIF3%2FImage%2F22APN4MOG7SQ%2Ffull%2F%5E360%2C%2F0%2Fdefault.jpg&w=750&q=75)
Manuscripts
A manuscript copy, probably made around 1758. Shows detailed layout of the fortifications around Louisburg.
mssHM 15411
71541