A plan of New York Island with the circumjacent coutry as far as Dobb's Ferry to the north, and White-Plains the the east ; including the rivers, islands & roads in that extent ... 1st September 1778 / John Montresor, chief engineer. 1st September 1778.

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A plan of New York Island with the circumjacent coutry as far as Dobb's Ferry to the north, and White-Plains the the east ; including the rivers, islands & roads in that extent ... 1st September 1778 / John Montresor, chief engineer. 1st September 1778.

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1 ms. map : col. ; 114.8 x 56.5 cm.

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