The Seven Years War (1756-63)
Manuscript and printed maps and views, correspondence and journals from the first global war
Quebec, 1759
c.1759Pen and ink and watercolour on thin paper | Scale: not stated. 1:30,200 approx. | RCIN 732098
The tentative attribution to Samuel Holland is made partly of stylistic grounds; he was known to Wolfe and took part on the Quebec expedition in the capacity of engineer in 1759.
Additional text: [left, a key, A-I, K-L, N, O-Q, to the detail on the map:] References. [Right, a key, a-i, k-t:] Defences of Quebeck to the Water.
Condition: two fold lines; top right corner cut off diagonally. Verso: induced discolouration.
? Samuel Holland (1728-1801) (surveyor and draughtsman)
Watermark: None
Mark, stamped: 876
Condition: two fold lines; top right corner cut off diagonally. Verso: induced discolouration
Scale: not stated. 1:30,200 approx.
30.3 x 46.9 cm (image)
30.3 x 48.0 cm (sheet)
Manuscript title:
No title
Additional text:
[left, a key, A-I, K-L, N, O-Q, to the detail on the map:] References. [Right, a key, a-i, k-t:] Defences of Quebeck to the Water.
Annotations:
George III heading: Quebec. June, July, and Aug.t 1759.
Other annotations: none.
George III catalogue entry:
Quebec A drawn Plan of the Environs of Quebec relative to the Operations of the British Forces under General Wolfe against that place in June, July and August 1759.
Subject(s)
Quebec, Canada (46°47'51"N 71°13'34"W)
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