A plan of Manchac 1774 / Geo. Gauld, surveyor of the sea coasts &c.

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Title: A plan of Manchac 1774 / Geo. Gauld, surveyor of the sea coasts &c.
Alternate Title: Inset title: Part of the Mississippi near Manchac 1774
Date: 1779.
Creator: Gauld, George.
Notes: Finished, colored topographical map showing the British Fort Manchac, the ruins of Fort Bute, and the Spanish post opposite it on the Iberville River.; At bottom is inscription: For his excellency Sir Henry Clinton K.B. commander in chied &c. &c. &c. at the request of Brigr. General Campbell in 1779.; Block of text discusses plans to connect the Iberville River with the Mississippi by a canal.; Individual buildings and outlines of walls shown for all the forts and posts.
Names and Subjects: Manuscript maps.; Maps shelf.; Clinton Maps.; Brun Guide.; Manchac, Bayou (La.)--Manuscript maps.; Mississippi River--Manuscript maps.; Fort Manchac (La.)--Manuscript maps.; Fort Bute (La.)--Manuscript maps.; Louisiana--Manuscript maps.; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Manuscript maps.
ID: 8413
Barcode: B2500783
Physical Description: 1 ms. map : col. ; 44.7 x 57 cm.
Map Scale: Scale 1:4,000.
Sponsor: Digitized through a gift from Barry Lawrence Ruderman Antique Maps
Repository: William L. Clements Library
Date Added/Updated: 2019-07-18 16:53:19

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Collection: William L. Clements Library Image Bank
Image Size: 10960 x 7736
File Size: 4 MB
Record: 8413
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