A sketch of the action in Long Island between the British & American armies on the 26th and 27th of August 1776. [cartographic material] : Drawn on Montresor's map of New York, enlarged to double. And the positions of the troops from the accounts publish'd by authority
Alternative Title
Title on back: Sketch of the action of Long Island, between the British and American armies, August 1776.
Contributor
William Henry, Prince, Duke of Gloucester, 1743-1805, former owner, attributed name. CSmH
Manuscript map showing the movement of British troops under the commands of General Grant and General Cornwallis. Includes the movements of Clinton's Corps and the Hessians under General Heister.
Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776--Maps New York (State)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns--Maps American Revolution (1775-1783) Maps. (lcgft) Manuscripts (aat)
Source
Kashnor Collection of Early American Maps, 1670-1856 Maps, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Purchased from Museum Book Store, Catalog No. 105, No. 105, 1927. CSmH
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