Sketch of the position of the British forces at Elizabeth Town Point after their return from Connecticut Farm, in the province of East Jersey: under the command of his excelly. Leiutt. [sic] Genl. Knyphausen, on the 8th June 1780

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Sketch of the position of the British forces at Elizabeth Town Point after their return from Connecticut Farm, in the province of East Jersey: under the command of his excelly. Leiutt. [sic] Genl. Knyphausen, on the 8th June 1780
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Title:
Sketch of the position of the British forces at Elizabeth Town Point after their return from Connecticut Farm, in the province of East Jersey: under the command of his excelly. Leiutt. [sic] Genl. Knyphausen, on the 8th June 1780
Creator:
Hills, John, (Surveyor)
Contributor:
Faden, William, 1750?-1836
Name on Item:
by John Hills, lieut. 23d. Regt. & asst. engr.
Date:
1784
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Location:
Newberry Library
Collection (local):
Newberry Library Collection
Subjects:
Elizabeth (N.J.)--Maps
Springfield, N.J., Battle of, 1780--Maps
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps
Places:
New Jersey > Union (county) > Springfield
New Jersey > Union (county) > Elizabeth
Extent:
1 map : col. ; 62 x 52 cm.
Terms of Use:
No known copyright restrictions.
Contact host institution for more information.
Publisher:
London : Willm. Faden, Charing Cross
Scale:
Scale ca. 1:7,100
Language:
English
Catalog Record:
https://i-share-nby.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01CARLI_NBY/i5mcb2/alma998935858805867
Notes:
Shows fortifications, bridge of boats, and positions of individual British units during their retreat to Staten Island.
Oriented with north at right.
Relief shown by shading.
Table of references provides further information.
Detached from: Faden, William, [Atlas of battle plans, ca. 1783], no. 25.
The atlas was previously owned by British general Sir Henry Clinton.
Call #:
Map4F 3701.S3.25 (PrCt)