Manuscript map showing the fortifications of Schenectady shortly after Montcalm had captured and destroyed Oswego. A small fort is depicted to the Northwest and there are stockades around the town with blockhouses, bastions and gates. Shown with red and brown wash. The King's road is shown coming from the south gate, and the road to Albany coming from the south east gate. The defense of Schenectady was a top priority in the fall of 1756.
Schenectady (N.Y.)--Maps--Early works to 1800 Fortification--New York (State)--Schenectady--Maps New York (State)--History--French and Indian War, 1754-1763--Maps Early 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. 93, No. 509, 1924. CSmH
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