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Bridges, William, fl. 1811 Map of the City of New-York and Island of Manhattan; with explanatory remarks and references

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02007.02 Author/Creator: Bridges, William, fl. 1811 Place Written: New York Type: Book Date: 1811 Pagination: 54 p. : Height: 22 cm, Width: 14.1 cm Order a Copy

Inscription reads "Presented by the Common Council of the City of New York to Hon. Governeur Morris." The book contains the report of the Commissioners with reasons for various decisions. Collateral book to Commissioner's Map of New York (GLC02007.01).

T. & J. Swords (Firm)
Bridges, William, fl. 1811
Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798

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