Plan of the post of Portsmouth as it is occupied by his majesty's forces under the command of Major General Phillips, April 1st, 1781 : shewing, in yellow, the works proposed, in addition to those already constructed by order of Brigadier General Arnold

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Title:
Plan of the post of Portsmouth as it is occupied by his majesty's forces under the command of Major General Phillips, April 1st, 1781 : shewing, in yellow, the works proposed, in addition to those already constructed by order of Brigadier General Arnold
Creator:
Fyers, William
Date:
1781
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Genre:
Manuscript maps
Location:
William L. Clements Library
Collection (local):
William L. Clements Library Collection
Subjects:
Portsmouth (Va.)--Maps
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps
Places:
Virginia > Portsmouth
Extent:
1 ms. map : col. ; 51.1 x 65.2 cm.
Terms of Use:
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Scale:
Scale 1:6,000.
Language:
English
Catalog Record:
Catalog record
Notes:
Finished, colored, topographical map showing the area of the town, the outline of its wharves, and the defensive works constructed during the British occupation.
A table of references provides information on the armament of the individual parts of the fortifications.
Clinton Maps 278.
Identifier:
8664
Barcode:
B2625353