Plan of the operations of General Washington, against the kings troops in New Jersey, from the 26th of December 1776, to the 3d January 1777 [map] / by William Faden.

Author
Faden, William, 1749-1836 [Browse]
Format
Map
Language
English
Published/​Created
London : Wm. Faden, corner of St. Martins Lane, Charing Cross, 15th April 1777.
Description
  • Scale [ca. 1:110,000]. (W 74°57ʹ30ʺ--W 74°29ʹ45ʺ/N 40°24ʹ00ʺ--N 40°05ʹ30ʺ).
  • 1 map : hand col. ; 28 x 38 cm.

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Notes
  • Topographical map showing the movements of Washington's army and British and German forces during the attack on Trenton and the Battle of Princeton; relief shown by hachures.
  • Tables at lower left and right give information on losses suffered by British and German units.
  • Historic Maps copy 1 is first issue, with Allentown, Kingstown and Middletown spelled as single words, and road above Bristol unnamed; Historic Maps copy 2 is second issue, with Allens Town, Kings Town, Prince Town and Middle Town spelled as two words, and road above Bristol designated as "High Road from Philadelphia."
References
Nebenzahl, Kenneth. A bibliography of printed battle plans No. 119
OCLC
244673893
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