American War of Independence (1775-83)
George III’s maps and views showing the development of the war at home and abroad, from North America to India
Army, 1778-82
c.1784-91Pencil, pen and ink on paper | 32.8 x 49.5 cm (image) | RCIN 734032.s
In: 'Plans of Encampments and Dispositions of the Army in Great Britain from 1778 to 1782. Presented to King George III by George Morrison, Quarter Master General. Drawn by Captain Dan. Paterson, 36.th Reg.t Assistant to the Quart. Mast. General.' See main entry under RCIN 734032.
BL Add MS 15533: p.37 FRONT OF ENCAMPMENT of the SEVERAL CORPS of MILITIA, AGREEABLE to their HIGHEST ESTABLISHMENT in 1782. Watermark: fleur-de-lys in crowned shield, the scrolled letter W below.
Condition: flat; no fold lines. Verso: brown discolouration from the folded map opposite.
Daniel Paterson (1738-1825) (draughtsman)
Subject(s)
Army-GBWatermark: Fleur-de-lys in crowned shield, the scrolled letter W below
Condition: flat; no fold lines. Verso: brown discolouration from the folded map opposite
32.8 x 49.5 cm (image)
Manuscript title:
FRONT of ENCAMPMENT of the SEVERAL CORPS of MILITIA AGREEABLE to their HIGHEST ESTABLISHMENT in 1782. [p. 37]
Annotations:
(Recto) none. (Verso) [top left, ink, page:] 38.
George III catalogue entry:
Encampment A collection of drawn Plans of the Encampments and Dispositions of the Army in Great Britain from 1778 to 1782: by George Morrison, drawn by Danl Paterson. oblong Folio. [The same entry appears under the heading England.]
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