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
Map of New York State, New Jersey and White Plains, 1776 (White Plains, New York, USA) 41°02'02"N 73°45'46"W
published 1777Etching and engraving; printed on paper; hand coloured | Scale: 1:85,344 approx. | RCIN 734023
The map is hand coloured to show the routes taken by, and the positions of, the British troops (in red) and the Americans (in blue). The Americans had retreated northwards from New York, and were followed by the British and Hessian troops (about 4,000-7,500) who defeated the Americans (about 3,100), under the command of George Washington at the Battle of White Plains on 28 October 1777.
This is the earliest of three known states.
Condition: one fold line; induced discolouration to both sides.Claude Joseph Sauthier (1736-1802) (surveyor) [top left, below title, in title cartouche:] By CLAUDE JOSEPH SAUTHIER; Engraved by W.M FADEN, 1777.
William Faden (1 July 1749-21 March 1836) (engraver and publisher) [top left, bottom of title cartouche:] Published as the Act directs, Feb.y 25.th 1777, by W. Faden, corner of S.t Martins Lane, Charing Cross.
Subject(s)
Army-GBArmy-USA-provincial armyArmy-HesseWatermark: Fleur-de-lys in crowned shield, the letters G R below; countermark: WF
Condition: one fold line; induced discolouration to both sides
Scale: 1:85,344 approx. Scale bar: Scale of Miles. [132 mm =] 7.
72.1 x 49.1 cm (image and neatline)
73.2 x 50.1 cm (platemark)
75.6 x 53.1 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
A PLAN OF THE / OPERATIONS of the KING’S ARMY / under the Command of / GENERAL S.R WILLIAM HOWE, K.B. / IN / NEW YORK / AND / EAST NEW JERSEY, / against the AMERICAN FORCES Commanded / BY GENERAL WASHINGTON, / From the 12.th of October, to the 28.th of November 1776. / Wherein is particularly distinguished / THE ENGAGEMENT on the WHITE PLAINS, / the 28.th of October. [top left, in rectangular panel]
Annotations:
George III heading: New York and New Jersey 12 Oct. - 28 Nov. 1776.
Other annotations: (Recto) none. (Verso) [along right edge, centre, black pencil:] 14 – 15 [and] XXII/4[1].
George III catalogue entry:
Jersey, New A Plan of the Operations of the King’s Army under the command of General Sir William Howe in New York and East New Jersey, against the American Forces commanded by General Washington from the 12.th of Oct.r to the 28.th of Nov.r 1776: wherein is particularly distinguished the Engagement on the White Plains the 28.th of Oct.r by C.I. Sauthier, published by Faden, 1777. [The same entry appears under the heading York, New.]
Subject(s)
White Plains, New York, USA (41°02'02"N 73°45'46"W)
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