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D2006-CMD-405
A PLAN/ OF THE ENTRANCE OF CHESAPEAK BAY,/ with JAMES and YORK RIVERS;
D2006-CMD-405

A PLAN/ OF THE ENTRANCE OF CHESAPEAK BAY,/ with JAMES and YORK RIVERS;

DateNovember 26, 1781
Publisher William Faden (1750-1836)
MediumBlack and white line engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOverall: 19 3/8 × 25in. (49.2 × 63.5cm) Other (Plate): 21 1/4 × 16 1/4in. (21 1/4 × 16 1/4in.)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1958-407
DescriptionFaden's map shows the positions of the British, French, and American troops at the time of Cornwallis' surrender in October 1781.

The top left corner reads: "A PLAN/ OF THE ENTRANCE OF CHESAPEAK BAY,/ with JAMES and YORK RIVERS;/ wherein are shown the Respective Positions (in the beginning of October)/ 1.o OF THE BRITISH ARMY Commanded by LORD CORNWALLIS,/ AT GLOUCESTER and YORK in Virginia;/ 2.o of the American and French Forces under General Washington;/ 3.o and of the French Fleet under Count de Grasse./ By an officer."

The scale reads: "Scale of Miles/ LONDON./ Publish'd by W.m Faden Charing Cross, Nov.r 26.th 1781."


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