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Correct Plan of the Environs of Quebec, and of the Battle fought on the 13th. September, 1759: Together with a particular detail of The French Lines and Batteries, And also of the Encampments, Batteries and Attacks of the British Army, And the Investiture of that City under the Command of Vice Admiral Saunders, Major General Wolfe, Brigadier General Monckton, and Brigadier General Townshend. Drawn from the Original Surveys taken by the Engineers of the Army. Engraved by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to His Majesty
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Quebek De Hoofstad van Kanada; aan de Rivier van St.Laurens: door de Engelschen belegero en by Verdrag bemagtigd, in't jaar 1759
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Kashnor notes, " A rare Dutch plan of the fall of Quebec." Submap of St. Lawrence River. Another copy of Jefferys map, see 093:328, etc. Kashnor dates as circa 1760. Submap: De Rivier boven Quebek.. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis Van Der Ley. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: CartoucheSub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 330.
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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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A Plan of the Posts of York and Gloucester in the Province of Virginia, Established by His Majesty's Army under the Command of Lieut. General Earl Cornwallis, together with The Attacks and Operations of the American and French Forces, Commanded by General Washington and the Count of Rochambeau, Which Terminated in the Surrender of the said Posts and Army, on the 17th of October 1781. / Surveyed by Captn. Fage of the Royal Artillery
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Plan of the Operations of the King's Army under the Command of General Sr. William HoWe, K.B. in NeW York and East NeW Jersey, against the American Forces Commanded by General Washington, From the 12th. of October, to the 28th. of November 1776
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Kashnor notes, "An exceedingly rare plan of one of the most famous engagements during the American Revolution." Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: CroWned fleur-di-lis W F. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS notes: 109 JS.
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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..
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Plan of the Attack against Fort Louis now Fort George, at Point a Pitre on the Island of Gaudaloupe: By a Squadron of his Majesty's Ships of War detached from Commodore Moore, & Commanded by Capt. Wm. Harman, on the 14 FRebruary 1759. Drawn on the Spot by Lieut. Col. Rycaut of the Marines
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Kashnor notes, "somewhat wormed." Submap: Plan of the Harbour of Point a Pitre on the Island of Guadaloupe. MS note: 777 (on backing). Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Yards. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS note: 777 (on backing).
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