Faden, William (ca. 1750-1836) A topographical map of the North part of New York Island establishing the plan of Fort. Washington, now Fort Knyphausen

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GLC#
GLC02394
Type
Maps
Date
1 March 1777
Author/Creator
Faden, William (ca. 1750-1836)
Title
A topographical map of the North part of New York Island establishing the plan of Fort. Washington, now Fort Knyphausen
Place Written
London, England
Pagination
1 map. ; 54.6 x 33.8 cm.
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Depicts northern Manhattan's Fort Washington which was captured by British forces on 11/16/1776. Copper engraving with older contemporary color. Describes and maps the four attacks by General Knyphausen on Fort Washington. "Hudsons or North River" and "Haerlem River" drawn on map with color. Reference number: Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 116 which notes two later states.

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