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Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) [Map of Charleston, South Carolina]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.01113 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) Place Written: s.l. Type: Map Date: 3 August 1781 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.8 x 32.7 cm. Order a Copy

Manuscript map of Charleston, South Carolina showing the coastline, various rivers and geographic features, certain structures and county names. Date and creator inferred, based on the presumption that this map accompanies GLC02437.01112.

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

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