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Copy of a sketch of the Monongahela, with the field of battle,

Copy of a sketch of the Monongahela, with the field of battle,

Scale not given. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and pencil. Relief shown by hachures. In this map the name Ohio R. ou la belle rivière is applied also to the Allegheny. The words "direction of" have been inserted in p... More

Design for Governor's Island. - Public domain old map

Design for Governor's Island. - Public domain old map

Scale not given. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. At head of title, in pencil: No. 50. Stamped on verso: John Montresor. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1142 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site... More

Plan of a rout undertaken in winter, Jany. 26th, from Quebec, the capital of Canada, to the frontier settlements of the Township of Topsham near Brunswick Fort on the River Ammerascaegun in the Province of New Hampshire, Feby. 20th 1760 /

Plan of a rout undertaken in winter, Jany. 26th, from Quebec, the capi...

Scale 1:506,880; miles 8 to an in. Manuscript; pen-and-ink and watercolor. Oriented with north to the right. Relief shown pictorially. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 808 Available also through the Library... More

[Map showing the Bowery Lane area of Manhattan.

[Map showing the Bowery Lane area of Manhattan.

Scale not given. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown pictorially. In pencil: No. 33. Stamped on verso: John Montresor. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1084 Available also through the Libra... More

A map of the sources of the Chaudière, Penobscot, and Kennebec rivers,

A map of the sources of the Chaudière, Penobscot, and Kennebec rivers,

Scale ca. 1:390,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Mounted on cloth backing with reinforced edges. Relief shown pictorially. Shows campsite locations for the author's expedition from Quebec into Maine... More

Plan of Governor's, Kennedy's, and Brown's Islan[ds] and Red Hook together with part of the Bay and soundings, shewing the position they bear to each other and to New York, September 18th. 1766. By order of His Excellency Major General Gage, Commander in Chief of His Majesty's forces in North America.

Plan of Governor's, Kennedy's, and Brown's Islan[ds] and Red Hook toge...

Scale 1:4,800; 400 ft. to an in. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermark. Imperfect: Margins torn. Relief shown by hachures. Soundings shown in fathoms. Signed in different ink: W. B. Porter. LC M... More

Designs for fortifying Governors Island near New York.

Designs for fortifying Governors Island near New York.

Scale 1:144; 12 ft. to an in. Title from verso. Manuscript; pen-and-ink and watercolor. Shows "Section thro' A, B." LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1141 Available also through the Library of Congress Web s... More

A plan of the city of New-York & its environs to Greenwich, on the north or Hudsons River, and to Crown Point, on the east or Sound River, shewing the several streets, publick buildings, docks, fort & battery, with the true form & course of the commanding grounds, with and without the town.

A plan of the city of New-York & its environs to Greenwich, on the nor...

Scale ca. 1:6,300. Relief shown by hachures. Dedicated to Major Gen. Thos. Gage. Described in I. N. P. Stokes' Iconography of Manhattan Island. Includes descriptive note, "References," and inset of "A chart of ... More

Plan of Governor's, Kennedy's, and Brown's Islands, with Paulus and Red Hook together with part of the bay and soundings shewing the position they bear to each ether [sic] and to New York.

Plan of Governor's, Kennedy's, and Brown's Islands, with Paulus and Re...

Scale 1:4,800; 400 ft. to an in. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Relief shown by shading. Soundings shown in fathoms. "No. 13." Stamped on verso: Montresor. On verso, in upper right corn... More

Map of Nova Scotia, or Acadia; with the islands of Cape Breton and St. John's, from actual surveys,

Map of Nova Scotia, or Acadia; with the islands of Cape Breton and St....

Scale ca. 1:390,000; 60 miles to a degree. Relief shown pictorially. Depths shown by soundings. Imperfect: Deterioration along creases. Includes inscription to "John Manners" and illus. LC Maps of North America... More

A general & particular plan of the island of Castle William near Boston, shewing the works in their original & present state, together with sections thro' the same. Carried on and survey'd under the direction of and by John Montrésor, Esqr., engineer extraordinary & Capt. Lieut. by order of the Honble: Thomas Gage, Esqr., Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's forces in North America.

A general & particular plan of the island of Castle William near Bosto...

Scale 1:600; 50 ft. to an in. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Relief shown by shading. Oriented with north toward the upper right. Imperfect: Hole in center. "No. 11." Includes index to ... More

A plan of the action at Bunkers-Hill, on the 17th. of June, 1775, between His Majesty's troops under the command of Major General Howe, and the rebel forces,

A plan of the action at Bunkers-Hill, on the 17th. of June, 1775, betw...

Scale ca. 1:4,800. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. An engraved map, with change of title, appears in Stedman's History of the origin, process, and termination of the American War. London, 1794. A copy o... More

[Plan of the "Neck" and fortifications] Delivd. to H.E. Gl. Gage, June 30th. 1775.--J.M.

[Plan of the "Neck" and fortifications] Delivd. to H.E. Gl. Gage, June...

Scale ca. 1:5,650. Title from P. L. Phillips' A list of maps of America, p. 148. Alternate title from Peter Force's catalog of manuscript maps: Works for defense of Boston. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolo... More

Georges Louis le Rouge - Plan de New-York et des environs,

Georges Louis le Rouge - Plan de New-York et des environs,

Scale ca. 1:6,336. Relief shown by hachures. Includes index to points of interest, text, and inset "Port de New-York," ca. 1:126,720. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 1106 Available also through the Library... More

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New England,

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New E...

Scale ca. 1:320,000. Hand colored. Sectioned and mounted on cloth backing. Prime meridian: London. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Inscribed: To the Right Honourable Sir Jeffery Amherst ... by his mos... More

A draught of the towns of Boston and Charles Town and the circumjacent country shewing the works thrown up by His Majesty's troops, and also those by the rebels, during the campaign: 1775.

A draught of the towns of Boston and Charles Town and the circumjacent...

Scale ca. 1:26,500. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Watermark: J. Whatman. Relief shown by shading. Depths shown by soundings. "N.B. The rebels entrenchments are express'd as they appear from Beacon Hil... More

Plan of the peninsula of Charles Town shewing the three posts that His Majesty's troops have kept and fortified with buildings therein for guard rooms, Boston, 3th. [sic] Decr. 1775. To His Excellency Major General Howe, Commander in Chief of His Majesty's forces, &c.

Plan of the peninsula of Charles Town shewing the three posts that His...

Scale ca. 1:4,860. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Dedication is in different ink from drafting of map. Includes index to major fortifications. LC Maps of North Ame... More

Battle of Brandywine, 11th Septr. 1777, in which the rebels were defeated by the Army under the command of Genl. Sir Willm. Howe.

Battle of Brandywine, 11th Septr. 1777, in which the rebels were defea...

Scale ca. 1:14,500. Manuscript, pen-and-ink, pencil, and watercolor. Title on verso: Batle [sic] of Brandy Wine. American battles. Has watermarks. Relief shown by shading. Unfinished map showing topography and ... More

A Sketch of the Battle of German. Tn., 4th. October 1777, where the rebels were repulsed.

A Sketch of the Battle of German. Tn., 4th. October 1777, where the re...

Scale ca. 1:16,200. Relief shown by shading. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Differs from other copies by oval cartouche. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789 1345 Stamped on verso: Montresor. Available ... More

Sketch of the Heights of Kingsbridge, with the proposed redouts couloured yellow.

Sketch of the Heights of Kingsbridge, with the proposed redouts coulou...

Scale ca. 1:7,000. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermark. Oriented with north to the left. Relief shown by hachures and shading. Shows proposed British redoubts, "rebel redout," and "Fort Indepe... More

Battle of Brandywine, 11 Septr. 1777.

Battle of Brandywine, 11 Septr. 1777.

Scale ca. 1:13,000. Title in pencil. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermark. Unfinished. Relief shown by shading. In upper margin: No. 8. On verso: Montrésor. Illegible title on verso. LC Maps of... More

[Operations of the British army, from the 25th August to 26th Sept. 1777]

[Operations of the British army, from the 25th August to 26th Sept. 17...

Scale ca. 1:100,000. Title from Peter Force's catalog of manuscript maps. Alternate title from Philip Lee Phillips' A list of maps of America, p. 699: Map showing the march of the British upon Philadelphia. Man... More

A survey of the city of Philadelphia and its environs shewing the several works constructed by His Majesty's troops, under the command of Sir William Howe, since their possession of that city 26th. September 1777, comprehending likewise the attacks against Fort Mifflin on Mud Island, and until it's reduction, 16th November 1777.

A survey of the city of Philadelphia and its environs shewing the seve...

Scale 1:14,400; 400 yards to an in. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by shading. Annotated: John Montresor, chief engineer. Map sections individually titled: Fort Mifflin on Great Mud Island... More

Gov. Tryon's expedition to Danbury, 1777.

Gov. Tryon's expedition to Danbury, 1777.

Scale ca. 1:80,000. Title in pencil. Alternate title from P. L. Phillips' A list of maps of America: Map of the route of Gen. William Tryon's expedition to Danbury. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has w... More

A Sketch of the Battle of German. Tn., 4th October 1777, where the rebels were repulsed.

A Sketch of the Battle of German. Tn., 4th October 1777, where the reb...

Scale ca. 1:16,200. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Relief shown by shading. Differs from other copies by square cartouche. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789 1344 Stamped on verso: Montresor. Availabl... More

[Disposition of British troops, with fortifications north of Fort Knipehausen, i.e. Fort Washington to Fort Independence.

[Disposition of British troops, with fortifications north of Fort Knip...

Scale ca. 1:10,600. Manuscript, pen-and-ink and watercolor. Has watermarks. Shows military unit members. "No. 31." Stamped on label on verso: Montresor. Includes table "Cantoonments between Fort Knypehausen and... More

Boston, its environs and harbour, with the rebels works raised against that town in 1775,

Boston, its environs and harbour, with the rebels works raised against...

Scale ca. 1:24,000. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 913 Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image. Vault AACR2

A view of the city of New York from Long Island

A view of the city of New York from Long Island

Drawing shows distant view of the New York City skyline, with ships in the East River. Inscribed in ink on the back: Montresor. Possibly owned or drawn by John Montrésor, British military engineer. Published i... More

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New England,

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New E...

Scale ca. 1:320,000. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Shows administrative divisions. Inscribed: To the Right Honourable Sir Jeffery Amherst ... by his most obliged humble servant, John Montrésor, engi... More

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New England,

A map of the Province of New York, with part of Pensilvania, and New E...

Scale ca. 1:320,000. Relief shown pictorially and by hachures. Shows administrative divisions. Inscribed: To the Right Honourable Sir Jeffery Amherst ... by his most obliged humble servant, John Montrésor, engi... More