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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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02394 Author/Creator: Faden, William (ca. 1750-1836) Place Written: London, England Type: Map Date: 1 March 1777 Pagination: 1 map. ; 54.6 x 33.8 cm. Order a Copy
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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