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1864

McDonald, M., fl. 1864

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Title: Map of the vicinity of Richmond and part of the peninsula [folding map]

One map entitled Map of the vicinity of Richmond and part of the peninsula dated 1864. Photographically produced map with watercolor. "Photographed in Off. Top. Dep. D.N.V." Scale 1/80,000. Map compiled by Lieutenant McDonald. Produced in sections by a photographic process and then hand-tinted in pale blue color to produce a large folding map. By the First Army Corps Engineers, Lee's Army of northern Virginia. A very detailed and exact map of the approaches to Richmond. The first panel has a pencil sketch of a bust and inscription "M. McDonald."

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