Inventory of the Loudoun Papers: Maps and Plans, 1754-1758

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Inventory of the Loudoun Papers: Maps and Plans, 1754-1758

The Huntington Library

San Marino, California

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Manuscripts Department
The Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, California 91108
Phone: (626) 405-2203
Fax: (626) 449-5720
Email: lgarcia@huntington.org
URL: http://www.huntington.org/huntingtonlibrary.aspx?id=554

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Descriptive Summary

Title: Loudoun Papers: Maps and Plans,

Date (inclusive): 1754-1758

Creator: Loudoun Papers: Maps and Plans

Extent: 16 pieces

Repository: The Huntington Library

San Marino, California 91108

Language: English.

Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Loudoun Papers: Maps and Plans, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Container List

Maps & Plans from the LOUDOUN PAPERS.

LO 4440 [BASSET, Thomas]

A Plan & Profil of the Line of Circumvallation now throwing up near Carlisle. [Sep. 10, 1757

Physical Description: A.MS. plan 1 sheet, 12 5/8 x 11 1/2 in.

LO 2149 [BOUQUET, Henry]

Lt. Col. Bouquett & Lt. Col. Hondimon's [sic] Plan for a Small work at Saratoga for the Security of the Detatchment of the Troopes. Nov. 4, 175

Physical Description: MS. plan 1 leaf obl. fol.

LO 5512 COLDEN, Cadwallader

[Map of Ulster County and Orange County, New York, showing settlements between the Blue Mountains and the Hudson River.] [Oct.31,17

Physical Description: MS.S. map 1 sheet, 23 1/2 × 19 in.

Scope and Content Note

Enclosed in: DeLancey to Loudoun, Nov. 19, 1757.

LO 2866 DE BRAHM, William

The Plan and Profile of Fort Loudoun [in South Carolina.] [Feb. 1757]

Physical Description: MS. map 1 sheet 12 3/4 × 15 3/4 in.

LO 4683 HAMPTON, Jona[than]

Plan and Communication of the Blockhooses in the Back of the Jersies, with the Distances, the Names of Inhabitants and the Number of Troopes they will each hold. [Oct. 21, 1757]

Scope and Content Note

A.MS.S. map 2 sheets joined with sealing wax to measure 14 1/4 × 23 5/8 in. Explanation on sep. 4to. leaf Title as given above is an endorsement in Lord Loudoun's handwriting.

LO 3516 JOHNSON, G_____?

A View and Plan of the work done by the Militia under the Command of Sir William Johnson Bart. at Burnets Field, April, 1757

Physical Description: 2 MS. plans obl. fol. & obl 4to.

LO 2589 O[RD,] T[homas]

Section through a Hill clear'd, bearing W. by N. from Fort Edward, distant 530 yards. [c.1756]

Physical Description: A.MS. section 1 leaf obl. fol.

LO 530 [POWNALL, Thomas]

The New laied out Roads by Order of ye Assembly of Pensylvania from Shippensburg to a Branch of Yohiogenni & from Alliquipis Gap to Wills Creek. 1754

Physical Description: A.MS. map 1 leaf obl.fol. On conjugate leaf, Explanation, in another hand.

LO 740 same.

[Plan for new Settlements on the Lakes, and chart representing] the several English Colonies & the British Territories up to the River St. Laurence & the Great Lakes. 1755

Physical Description: A.MS.S. map and key, 1 sheet 9 1/4 × 14 1/2 in. & 2 4to. leaves

LO 1332 ?_____

A Map of Georgia laid down to shew the Latitude and Longitude of the Places that are proposed to be Fortified in order to Judge of their Communication. [July 23, 1756]

Physical Description: MS. map 1 leaf fol.

Scope and Content Note

Annexed to:

REYNOLDS, John. A Representation...of what is necessary...for the defence of Georgia. D. S. 5 pp. fol.

Maps & Plans from the ABERCROMBY PAPERS

AB 959 [LEWIS, T]

Plan of the Harbour of St. Johns in the Bay of Fundy [Feb. 1756]

Physical Description: MS. map 1 sheet, 15 × 19 1/4 in.

Scope and Content Note

Enclosed in: Monckton to Abercromby, Oct. 15, 1758

Note

Note: Copied from HM 15425, the original, by Samuel Holland.

AB 957 HOLLAND, Sam[uel]

Plan and Sections of the Fort as it is nearly finished [at St. Johns River] [Oct. 15, 1758]

Physical Description: A.MS.S. plan & sections 1 leaf large fol.

AB 958 same.

Plan and Sections of the Remains of the old French Fort [at St. Johns River] [Oct. 15, 1758]

Physical Description: A.MS.S. plan & sections 1 leaf large fol.

AB 593 [WILLIAMS, John]

[Plan of a proposed Fort at the Oneida Carrying Place.] [Aug. 17, 1758]

Physical Description: A.MS. plan & section 1 sheet, 15 3/8 × 10 1/8 in.

Scope and Content Note

Enclosed in: Montresor to Abercromby, Aug. 29, 1758

Miscellaneous Maps and Plans (single purchases)

HM 1095 GIST, Christopher

The Route of the Army under the Command of Gen. Braddock to the Place of their Defeat. [c.1755]

Physical Description: MS. map 1 sheet, 12 1/2 × 15 1/2 in.

Note

Note: This map is believed to be in Gist's autograph. We have no known examples of his handwriting for comparison.

HM 898 ?_____

General Braddock's Military Plans, captured by the French before Fort Duquesne. 1755

Physical Description: (3 pieces)

1) [Plan of] Fort Cumberland [and environs] MS. map obl. fol. mounted on cardboard

2) [Plan of] Fort Duquesne [and environs] MS. map obl. fol. mounted on cardboard

3) [Plan of Fort Duquesne showing the New Work] MS. map obl. fol. mounted on cardboard

Note

Note: All three maps are marked as follows: Ref'd to Genl. Braddock [signed] Thos Gage

Scope and Content Note

also:

Trouvé dans le caisse militaire du Général Braddock ainsi que ses plans de campagne et instructions-10 Juillet 1755. [signed] Dumas - Capt.

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