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French Revolutionary Wars (1792-1802)

Maps and prints of naval engagements collected by George III during the decade of war

R.R. CAMPBELL (ACTIVE 1795-1802)

Map of Musselburgh, 1795 (Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK) 55°56'30"N 03°02'59"W

1795 or later

Pen, ink and watercolour on paper | Scale: 1:18,000 approx. | RCIN 735033.a

A map of a military encampment at Musselburgh in 1795. War of the French Revolution (1792-1802): War of the First Coalition (1792-8). Oriented with north to top.

The encamped regiments are: 1st Regiment Fencibles; 1st Battalion, 4th Regiment Fencibles; 2nd Regiment Fencibles; 4th Dragoons; Artillery.

From Plans of the Encampments form'd in North Britain in 1795; see RCIN 735033.

Condition: no fold lines.
  • R.R. Campbell (active 1795-1802) (draughtsman)

    Subject(s)

    Army-GB
  • Watermark: None

    Mark, stamped: 1081

    Condition: no fold lines

  • Scale: 1:18,000 approx. Scale bar [on title page:] [91 mm =] 1800 Yards.

    25.1 x 37.5 cm (neatline)

    30.8 x 42.1 cm (image)

    34.8 x 46.4 cm (sheet)

  • Manuscript title:

    PLAN of MUSSELBURGH [bottom centre, in simple elongated oval cartouche]

    Manuscript title:

    Pl: I [top centre, above border]

    Annotations:

    None

    George III catalogue entry:

    Scotland Three drawn Plans, with the Disposition of the Encampments formed in North Britain under the command of Lord Adam Gordon: by Lieut. R.R. Campbell.

  • Subject(s)

    Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, UK (55°56'30"N 03°02'59"W)

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  • 25 May 2024