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Plan of the Siege of Charlestown in South Carolina

Description: Kashnor notes, "This shows Charlestown Harbour from Fort Sullivan to Charlestown Neck, and locating the positions of the British Fleet with the boom across Cooper's River. On the neck is shown the encampment of the British Forces, and the three parallels which eventually led to the fall of the town." The siege of Charleston ended May 12, 1779 with surrender to British forces. MS note: 72 (on backing). Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles, furlongs. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 72 (on backing).
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Date: 1st. March 1787
Call number: 093:072 S
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Sketch of the Environs of Charlestown in South Carolina

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Kashnor notes, " A rare plan, showing the Siege of Charleston, under command of Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot, from 11 Feb. to 10 May, 1780, giving the movement of the troops from Edisto Inlet, the march to James Island, and the subsequent operations at Charlestown Neck." Kashnor dates as [1780]. Chronological description of movement of British Forces and emplacements of defenders. Keyed box lower right corner of map. . Relief: pictorial & hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: J B. Printing Process: Copper engraving.

093:084 M

Map of such parts of Georgia and South Carolina as tend to illustrate Progress and Operations of the British Army, &c

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Kashnor dates as ca. 1776, however, British operations in Georgia and South Carolina took place in 1779-80. MS note: 73 (on backing). Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles, English. Projection: Plane. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Cartouche. Verso Text: MS note: 73 (on backing).

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Plan of Cape Breton, &c Fort Louisbourgh, &c

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Kashnor notes, "A very rare map, issued probably in Boston soon after the taking of Louisbourg by Pepperell." Kershaw suggests Thomas Johnston as map author as does Wheat & Brun. (Wheat and Brun refer to Museum Book Store catalog, this map.) Lower map detail of Louisbourgh defenses and British forces. MS note: 291 (on backing).. Prime meridian: London. Relief: no. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: I-ro Pa-- seated figure, sun with face and rays. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. References: Kershaw 893; Wheat & Brun 71.. Verso Text: MS note: 291 (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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A plan & view of the town and fortifications of Montreal in Canada

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This is a later copy of Jeffrey's map with added city view. See 093:299 and 093:300. MS note: 302 (on backing). View of city with British flag flying from the fort. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Toises, Yards. Projection: Plane. Verso Text: MS note: 302 (on backing).

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A Plan of the Battle on Bunkers Hill, Fought on the 17th of June 1775, by an Officer on the Spot

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This map includes a description of the action written by General Burgoyne to his nephew Lord Stanley. He makes significant the charge that the British set Charlestown on fire on purpose. He also notes "Hither the ships ought to have come" where they could have commanded the neck of land where the American forces escaped after the final British charge up the hill. He lists notable deaths and injuries suffered by the British forces. Prime meridian: GM. Relief: hachures. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Fleur-de-lis on shield GP. Printing Process: Copper engraving.

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Plan of the Siege of Charlestown in South Carolina

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