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- From Quibbletown towards Scotch Plains. No 67, D
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Fanwood and Plainfield in Somerset County and of Piscataway in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Sampton (formerly called Quibbletown) and Netherwood. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "T M W" accompanied by dove., Stained, creased, torn, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In ink on recto: "D", In pencil on recto:"No 67 D" (twice), In Erskine's handwriting, inked on verso after title: "No. 67 C [crossed-out] D CC CC No. 67 D", jb mp
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- From Ringwood to Long Pond, and Lower Forge. No. 53
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of West Milford and Pompton, Passaic County, New Jersey; Long Pond is now called Greenwood Lake. Map shows roads running through Cooper, Hewitt, Ringwood and Erskine. Also shows buildings, landforms, streams and wetlands., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil, grey wash on laid paper., Watermark: "S & K", Foxed, stained, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., Includes text: "P. of Long poun[d] A Course of N40 E from here touches the West Pt. of A remarkable [Hill] ... A mile & 3/4 off which Comes to the Edge of this Pond" ("Hill" and one word following it are crossed out)., In pencil on recto: "No 53", jb mp
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- From Rockaway Bridge across Horse Neck. No 48, 1st
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Caldwell in Essex County and Montville in Morris County, New Jersey. Shows roads running across the former Horseneck Bridge and through Clinton; this area is now called Fairfield. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., No watermark., Foxed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 48", jb mp
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- From Sawpitts to Stanwich, Stamford Bedford, & Pine's Bridge on Croton River. No. 24
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the towns of Yorktown, Newcastle, Bedford, North Castle and Pound Ridge in eastern Westchester County, New York, and the towns of Stamford and Greenwich in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The map itself gives Stamford as "Stanford" and the Mill or Rippowam River as the "Stanford River." It shows roads, buildings and owners' names, also landforms and streams., Maps shows relief by hachures., Titles proper from recto and recto of inset are the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Titles from versos are in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index titles, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Includes an 18 x 28 cm. inset map, numbered on recto 24 2d, covering the town of Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut and the town of North Castle, Westchester County, New York; King Street runs along the border between New York and Connecticut. Point "A" of inset matches point "A" of main map., Pen-and-ink of two different kinds, one greatly faded. Also pencil; erasures at Field Point appear to be original. Seven sheets of laid paper pasted together, an eighth sheet is pasted at two corners only atop the rest. Three additional sheets at lower left and lower right are wove paper; the cartouche is written across wove and laid papers both., Watermarks: three "S & K", one "W&BO 1800" and, on inset, a crest., Stained, foxed, creased, frayed, stained and abraded. Cut into two pieces. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Some ink is faded. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 24", jb mp
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- From Short Hill to Spanktown and Craig's Tavern. No 78
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Rahway and Westfield in Union County and of Raritan and Woodbridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Potters and Rahway (formerly Spanktown). Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "CC" beneath crown; the second C is reversed and interlocked with the first. Not in Gravell and Miller., Stained and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 78", Includes inset map of same area at "2 Miles to an Inch" or 1:127,000., jb mp
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- From Skeepack Road near Weaver's Tavn. the Swede Ford Road to near Doyles Tavern towards Morristown. No 73, 1st
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Bucks and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Norristown, North Wales, New Britain and Doylestown. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date and series title also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series. Series numbering inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "T M W" accompanied by dove, similar to Gravell and Miller American watermarks nos. 658 amd 659., Creased, torn, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., Imperfect: lacking 2 x 2 cm. at center., In pencil on recto: "No 73 1st" (twice), jb mp
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- From Southbury to Croton. 43 D
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of North Salem and Somers in Westchester County, New York, and of Ridgefield in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Shows roads running through Ridgebury, North Salem, Salem Center, Purdy and Somers. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: S & K, Foxed, creased, frayed, and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 43 D", jb mp
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- From Springfield through Watsessing to Newark Mountains. No 67, B
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Montclair, Plainfield, West Orange, South Orange and Milburn in Essex County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Brookdale, Franklin, Bloomfield, Watsessing, South Orange and Wyoming. Also shows buildings and owners' names, also landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is earlier and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "T M W" accompanied by dove., Stained, foxed, creased, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In ink on recto: "B", In pencil on recto: "No 67 B", jb mp
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- From Stafford Ct House past Falmouth Fredericksburgh + Todds Oridnary to the Mattapoyne thence down the same to near the Bowling Green Ordinary. No 124, O
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map; right segment is north of the left one. Covers the counties of Stafford, Spotsylvania and Caroline in Virginia. Shows roads running through Stafford, Cranes Corner, Falmouth, Fredericksburg, New Post, Corbin, Villboro, Woodford and Farmers. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Stained, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From Susquehanna to Bushtown. No 124, E
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the counties of Cecil and Harford in Maryland. Shows roads running through Perryville, Havre de Grace, Osborne, Swan Creek Farms, Aberdeen, Stepney and Bush. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Stained, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From Sussex Court House to near Hackettstown. No 119, A
- S DeWitt Geographer to the Army of the United States ; by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Newton, Andover and Green in Sussex County and of Allamuchy in Warren County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Newton, Brighton, Huntsville, Tranquillity and Warrenville. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., First statement of responsibility from verso text on sheet 119,F of series., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, second statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date of 1780 or 1781 based on verso text to sheet 119,F of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials)., Stained, soiled , creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In erased pencil on recto: "No 119 A", jb mp
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- From Theles Tav. to Crompond & towards Robinson's Stores. No 43, E
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Somers and Yorktown in Westchester County, New York. Shows roads running through Somers Center, West Somers and Yorktown. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: S & K, Foxed, creased, frayed, and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., Includes text: "Here Mr. McMurray joind from Robinsons Store", jb mp
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- From Wheat Sheaf on the York Post Road to Elizabethtown. No 74, C
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Union and Linden in Union County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Wheatsheaf, Linden and Elizabeth. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series. Bracketed text of index title as read by Heusser ca. 1828 or as inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "T M W" accompanied by dove, similar to Gravell and Miller American watermarks nos. 658 and 659., Stained, creased, torn, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 74 C", jb mp
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- From White Plains to King Street., From King Street to Wright's Mill. No 21
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic maps. The larger one covers the towns of North Castle and Harrison in Westchester County, New York; it shows roads running from White Plains through Purchase; King Street runs along the modern border between New York and Connecticut. The smaller map has not been identified. Both also show buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Coordinates given above concern the larger map., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., No watermark., Foxed, creased, frayed, and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., Includes text: "See AB No. 8", In ink on verso: "No 21", jb mp
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- From Woodbury to the Continental Bridge, near Newtown. No 43, A
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Southbury, Woodbury and Middlebury in New Haven County and of Newtown in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Shows roads running through Woodbury, White Oaks, Southbury, Pomperaug Valley and Bennetts Bridge. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: S & K, Soiled, foxed, creased, frayed, and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 43 A", jb mp
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- From letter B (on No 77, C) to the Road from Corrells to Morristown. No 77, D
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Franklin and Readington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Shows roads ruuning through Lansdowne, Hamden, Sunnyside, Stanton and Pleasant Run. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams. Notice that the verso title's "Letter B of the same number" properly refers to sheet 77,B not to any mark on sheet 77,C., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "CC" under crown; the second C being reversed and interlocked with the first. No comparable mark is shown in Gravell and Miller., Torn, stained, and badly abraded. Mounted on cloth, cropped and bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In erased pencil on recto: "No 77 C", jb mp
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- From near Bushtown + Newtown to past Nottingham Iron Works. No 124, F
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the counties of Harford and Baltimore in Maryland. Shows roads running through Abingdon, Clearview, Bradshaw, Gunpowder, White Marsh and Nottingham. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Doyles Tavern, Swedes Ford Road into the old York Road + along it towards Morristown. No 73, 2nd
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Doylestown, Buckingham and Lahaska. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date and series title also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series. Series numbering inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "T M W" accompanied by dove, similar to Gravell and Miller American watermarks nos. 658 amd 659., Creased, torn, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Governor's bridge to near Bladensburgh. No 124, K
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Prince Georges County in Maryland. Shows roads running through Bowie and Bladensburg. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Hanover Court House through Hanover + New Castle Towns to near Johnson's Tubmill on Mere de cum. No 124, R
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Hanover County in Virginia. Shows roads running through Cady, Hanovertown and Eastern View. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Foxed, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Henry Camps to Reddington. No 77. E
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Readington Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Pleasant Run and Readington. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: dove similar to Gravell and Miller American watermark no. 659., Frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, cropped and bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 77 E", jb mp
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- From near New Windsor through Chester to Mace's Tavern. No. 51
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the towns of Chester, Blooming Grove, Cornwall and New Windsor in Orange County, New York. Shows roads running through Vailsgate, Meadowbrook, Salisbury Mills, Washingtonville, Blooming Grove, Craigsville, Chester and East Chester. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Title and number also on verso., Pen-and-ink, later pencil on two pieces laid paper. The larger part of the upper right piece is improperly assembled to the others and needs to be rotated ninety degrees so that the compass rosette now at left sits at top; note chainlines as well as geography. Wove finish on third piece., Imperfect: separate piece of original (laid paper) lost from lower left corner; note evidence of pasting., No watermarks., Stained, foxed, creased, cut and badly abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar. Partly lined with China paper., In pencil on recto: "No 51", In ink on verso: "No. 51." "Rough Draughts", In pencil on verso: "Fort Washington.", jb mp
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- From near Nottingham Iron Works to Baltimore. No 124, G
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the City and County of Baltimore in Maryland. Shows roads running through Nottingham, Golden Tree, Rosedale and Baltimore. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Port Royal to Hooes Ferry on the Potowmac River. No 125, E
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers King George County in Virginia. Shows roads running through Nocam, Office Hall, Edgehill, Owens and Hooes. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" with crest (no pendant initials), Foxed, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Port Tobacco to Piscataway. No 125, G
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Charles County and Prince Georges County in Maryland. Shows roads running through Port Tobacco, Marshalls Corner, Pomfret, Bennsville, South Piscataway and Piscataway. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" with crest (no pendant initials), Foxed, soiled and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Princeton to Trenton. No 121, B
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the township of Lawrence in Mercer County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Princeton, Lawrenceville and Trenton. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Rawlings tavern to Anapolis + thence to Governor's Bridge. No 124, I
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the counties of Anne Arundel and Prince Georges in Maryland. Shows roads running through Crownsville, Annapolis, Chesterfield, Lavall and Patuxent River Park. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Rawson's Ordinary past Duncastle alias Birds Ordinary, to near Allen's Ordinary. No 124, T
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the counties of New Kent and James City in Virginia. Shows roads running through Barhamsville, Toano and Norge. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Foxed, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Ringoes towds the Union. No 119, D
- S DeWitt Geographer to the Army of the United States ; by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Raritan and Franklin in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Clinton, Sidney, Cherryville, Klinesville, Flemington, Copper Hill, Muirhead and Larison Corner. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., First statement of responsibility from verso text on sheet 119,F of series., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, second statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date of 1780 or 1781 based on verso text to sheet 119,F of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials)., Stained, soiled , creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From near Ringoes, crossing Newshannock River and the South Branch of Rariton - towards Morristown. No 73 - 4th
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of East Amwell, Raritan and Readington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Larison Corner, Reaville, Three Bridges and Pleasant Run. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date and series title also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series. Series numbering inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN", Heavily soiled, frayed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 73 4th", jb mp
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- From near Squire Fullers thro Succasunny to Flanders. No 117, A
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Mount Olive, Roxbury and Jefferson in Morris County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Flanders, Succasunna, Kenvil and Berkshire Valley. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Drawing attributed to Simeon DeWitt, based on verso text between title and number, "D R Simeon D.", Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: dove. Countermark: "MW." Similar to Gravell and Miller American watermarks nos. 477 and 478., Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 117 A", jb mp
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- From near a Brick past King William Ct. He. and the Burnt Ordinary to near Ayletts Mills. No 125, B
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers King William County in Virginia. Shows roads running through Rose Garden, King William, Rumford and Rosespout. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" with crest (no pendant initials), Foxed, creased, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In erased pencil on recto: "No 125 B", jb mp
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- From the Anchor Tavern through Wilmington + Newport + past Christiana Bridge + across Couches Bridge over the South end of Iron Hill to a little past the division line into Deleware. No 124, B
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the counties of New Castle in Delaware and of Cecil in Maryland. Shows roads running through Bellevue State Park, Wilmington, Silview, Newport, Stanton, Christiana and Cooches Bridge. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Stained, soiled, creased, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From the Bowling Green Ordinary past the Red House across the Mattaponye past Burke's Ordinary to near Head Lynche's Ordinary. No 124, P
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Caroline County in Virginia. Shows roads running through Farmers, Bowling Green, Antioch Fork, DeJarnette, Wrights Fork and Campbells Corner. Also shows buildings, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From the Cross-roads crossing the North Branch of Rariton to near Vealtown towards Morristown. No 73, 6th
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Bedminster and Bernard in Somerset County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Greater Crossroads, Bedminster and Far Hills. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date and series title also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series. Series numbering inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "T M W" accompanied by dove, similar to Gravell and Miller American watermarks nos. 658 amd 659., In pencil on recto: "No 73 6th", Also in ink on verso: "Road from near Veal", Foxed, creased, torn, frayed and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- From the Forks of Susquehanna towds Wyoming (continued). No 95, C
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers parts of Montour and Columbia counties in Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Rupert, Catawisa and the Town of Roaring Creek. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: cross of St. George in shield. Countermark: crown with initial C to its lower left., Stained, foxed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 95 C", jb mp
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- From the Forks of Susquehanna towds Wyoming past Nanticoke Falls. No 95, I
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers part of Luzerne County in Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Nanticoke. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: fleur-de-lis in crowned medallion with initials "P U", Soiled, foxed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto, "No 95 I", jb mp
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- From the Forks of Susquehanna towds Wyoming, continued. No 95, F
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers parts of Columbia and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Nescopeck and Berwick. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: fleur-de-lis in crowned medallion with initials "P U", Soiled, foxed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto, "No 95 F", jb mp
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- From the Forks towards Wyoming contind, past Shickohinna. No 95, H
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers part of Luzerne County in Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Shickshinny. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: none., Soiled, foxed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto, "No 95 H", jb mp
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- From the Forks towards Wyoming continued. No 95, G
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers part of Luzerne County in Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Wapwallopen. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: fleur-de-lis in crowned medallion with initials "P U", Soiled, foxed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto, "No 95 G", jb mp
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- From the Forks towds Wyoming (continued). No 95, E
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers part of Columbia County in Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Willow Springs and Lime Ridge. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: none., Creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, cropped and bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto, "No 95 E", jb mp
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- From the Green Tree Tavern to the Broad Axe Tavern. No 57, D
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Shows roads running through Trewigtown, Colmar, Montgomeryville, Spring House, Ambler and Fort Washington. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper. Second sheet is a mere 5 x 8 cm. tab at lower margin of main sheet., Watermark: "IM" under crown, similar to Gravell and Miller foreign watermark no. 401., Foxed, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "57 D", jb mp
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- From the Head of Elk to the Brick Meet'g House. No 124, C
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers Cecil County, Maryland. Shows roads running through Elkton, Eder, Mechanic Valley and Calvert. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Date 1781 inferred by cataloger., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: " J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Stained, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., Continuation of main map in inset includes text: "NB This joins with Sculls surveys." Indeed, this entire sheet is a spur towards Lancaster, Pennslyvania continguous with maps 130,1st and 130,2nd. For the continuation of 124,B, see 124,D., jb mp
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- From the Head of the Lake towards Newton. No 96, I
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the towns of Newfield and Ithaca in Tompkins County, Cayuta in Schuyler County and Veteran in Chemung County, New York. Shows roads running through Ithaca, Newfield and Cayuta. Also shows landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Scale statement from verso of sheet 96,A., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: none., Creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In erased pencil on recto, "No 96 [I]", jb mp
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- From where a road branches to Middle Bush to Princeton + a little way farther towds Trenton. No 121, A
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Princeton in Mercer County, Franklin in Somerset County and South Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Shows roads running through Princeton, Kingston, Tenmile Run and Franklin Park. Also shows buildings and owners' names, landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is contemporaneous with map and may be cited as such. Index title, statement of responsibility, series title and series numbering also contemporaneous, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest (no pendent initials), Stained, soiled, creased and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., jb mp
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- General Contraction 2 Miles to an Inch. No 37
- by R.E. ; by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the lower Hudson River Valley in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, from Warwick (N.Y.) and Pompton Plains (N.J.) to New Milford and Danbury (Conn.), and from Newburgh (N.Y.) to Staten Island (N.Y.) Shows roads, buildings and owners' names, also landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Index title, both statements of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper (one principal sheet has small pieces of four others pasted to its upper right), Watermark: "Pz", Faded, stained, foxed, creased, frayed, and badly faded. Cut into two pieces. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., May be imperfect; Erskine's index states "3 pieces & [1] D[itt]o", Includes texts (severely faded), In pencil on recto: "No 37", In ink on verso: "No 37", "No 37 1st", jb mp
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- General Contraction 4 Miles to an Inch. No 54
- Robt. Erskine F.R.S. Del. 1779 ; by Rt Erskine ; by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers northern New Jersey, the southernmost tip of New York and western Connecticut. Shows roads, landforms and streams., Shows some relief by hachures., Sheet bears neither a recto nor a verso title; title proper taken from index sheet filed at head of series. Title number from map verso and index sheet both. First statement of responsibility and date from lower left corner of map recto. Two additional statements of responsibility, date confimation, scale, series title and series number from index sheet. Edition statement appended to series number by cataloger., Prime meridian New York., Pen-and-ink on laid paper. Pencil on verso not original., Watermark: "Pz", Soiled, foxed, creased, frayed and abraded. Paper yellowed; probably from sunlight. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on verso: "for F. de Peyster Esq." This is a later text; Frederic De Peyster was an officer of the NYHS during the mid-19th century., Includes inset "Continuation on the same Scale" covering central Connecticut., jb mp
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- General Contraction 4 Miles to an Inch. No 54
- by Rt Erskine ; by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers northern New Jersey, the southernmost tip of New York and western Connecticut. Shows roads, landforms and streams., Shows some relief by hachures., Sheet bears neither a recto nor a verso title. Title proper and title number, both statements of responsibility, date, scale, series title and series number from separate index sheet filed at head of series. Edition statement appended to series number by cataloger., Pen-and-ink on laid paper. Pencil on verso not original., Watermark: "J WHATMAN" accompanied by crest with pendant initials "G R", Soiled, creased, frayed and abraded. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on verso "Maps by DeWitt Geo. U.S.A. for F. De Peyster Esq." This is a later text; Frederic De Peyster was an officer of the NYHS during the mid-19th century., Includes inset covering central Connecticut., jb mp
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- General Contraction of the Road from near Chester in New Jersey to Chestnut Hill in Pennsylvania For the purpose of projecting and adjusting the different surveys in a general map. No 99, A
- Large paper by Capt. Scull ; by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map; an early draft. Lefthand segment joins center one at Easton; righthand segment continguous as drawn with center segment. Covers the counties of Northampton, Bucks and Montgomery in Pennsylvania and of Orange, Sussex, Warren, Morris and Passaic in New Jersey., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Title from verso is in Erskine's hand and may be cited as such. Index title, both statements of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering also by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: crest with pendent initials "G R" Countermark "J Whatman", Stained, soiled, creased, and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound and cropped, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; re-lined with China paper. Sheathed in mylar., In pencil on recto: "No 99 A", jb mp
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- Like No 84 A (unfinished). No 84, B
- by Robert Erskine F.R.S. Geogr. A. U.S. and Assistants., Military topographic map. Covers the townships of Highland and Woodbury in Orange County, New York. Shows more land to the west than does sheet 84,A. Also shows roads, buildings and owners' names, also landforms and streams., Shows relief by hachures., Title proper from recto is the work of a later editor--Simeon DeWitt or his assign--subsequent to 1820. Index title, statement of responsibility, date, series title and series numbering by Erskine, but on separate index sheet filed at head of series., Pen-and-ink, pencil on laid paper., Watermark: "GR" below shield, similar to Gravell and Miller foreign watermark no. 301., Soild and abraded. Mounted on cloth, bound, disbound and silked by subsequent owners. Cleaned after removal of backings 1999; some fill remains. Sheathed in mylar., In ink on verso: "No. 84. B.", jb mp