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8 August 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Winthrop Sargent
Later copy. Briefly mentions a number of topics, including the French Revolution and the government situation with the Eastern Territory.
GLC02437.05573
1776
Brassier, William, fl. 1776
A survey of Lake Champlain, including Lake George, Crown Point... 1762
Includes (inset) "A particular plan of Lake George." The engraved map shows engagements between American and British forces on Lake Champlain. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.
GLC01874
1781
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824
A Chart of the harbour of Rhode Island and Narraganset Bay
The key shows the French and English fleets. Surveyed 7/20/1776. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 36.
GLC03103.02
1901/06/03
Jordan, John W., fl. 1901
to H. Livingston Rogers re: response to a research inquiry about Anthony and William Thompson
John W. Jordon gives information about William Thompson's military service in the American Revolution. The letter is marked as a copy.
GLC03107.04821
1856
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells
One engraving entitled "Incident in Cherry Valley-Fate of Jane Wells" dated 1856. Depicts the Cherry Valley massacre, November 11, 1778. Jane Wells pleads for her life as a unknown man tries in vain to protect her from the axe of a Native American...
GLC08878.0070
A Plan of the town of Newport
Companion print and detail of #3103.02, the chart of Rhode Island. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.
GLC03103.03
9 May 1793
Jarvis, James, fl. 1787-1793
to Henry Knox
Heard that De Noailles (Louis-Marie, vicomte de Noailles, who had emigrated to Philadelphia during the French Revolution) had arrived in Philadelphia. Asks Knox to deliver the letter he is enclosing (not included). If it is undeliverable, asks him to...
GLC02437.05895
Chapel, Alonzo, 1828-1887
The Battle at Lexington
One engraving entitled, "The Battle of Lexington" dated 1856. Depicts combat between British forces and American minute-men during the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Engraved by James Smillie after a painting by Alonzo Chappel.
GLC08878.0053
30 January 1822
Lincoln, Rufus, 1751-1838
to Aaron Hobart
Writes about his petition to Congress for support due to him for eight years military service and time as a prisoner of war during the American Revolution. Comments on his economic hardship and previous rejections of his petitions.
GLC06313.04.145
1857
Storming of Stony Point
One engraving entitled "Storming of Stony Point" dated 1857. Depicts General Anthony Wayne leading a select group of General George Washington's troops to Stony Point, July 16, 1779. Caption notes "March on; carry me into the fort and let me die at...
GLC08878.0074
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