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Chart of the West Indies and Spanish Dominions in North America. by A. Arrowsmith 1803. Hydrographer to H. R. H. the Prince of Wales. Additions to 1810 --1815
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Kashnor notes, "Amongst other interesting particulars, this map indicates the positions of the canals proposed to be cut by the Spaniards in 1528. The original issue of Arrowsmith's map, valuable for the detail regarding the coast of present-day Texas and the colonies of New Santander." Note from 105:948, another copy. Prime meridian: London. Relief: hachures. Projection: Cylindrical. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 715 XII XIII.
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