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Plan of Cape Fear River from the Bar to Brunswick

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Plan of Cape Fear River from the Bar to Brunswick

Description: Kashnor notes, "A rare chart issued for use during the American Revolution." Shows Fort Johnston and harbor. Gives sailing directions for entering Cape Fear River. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Leagues, miles. Projection: Cylindrical. Watermark: Crowned fleur-di-lis. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Verso Text: MS note: 78.
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Date: 1st July 1776
Call number: 093:078 M
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