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Start Over Names Capitaine du Chesnoy, Michel, 1746-1804 Subjects Maps (documents)
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799

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This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

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Carte de l'affaire de Montmouth, ou le Général Washington commandon l'armée Americaine, et le Général Clinton l'armée Angloise le 28 Juin 1778, 1778 1 Sheets Closed Stacks, Drawer 40

Michel Capitaine du Chesnoy, the Marquis de Lafayette's map maker, drew this map following the Battle of Monmouth Court House in northeastern New Jersey. After confusion surrounding the Continental Army's orders, the soldiers prevented the British troops from advancing. The battle occurred on a hot June day and hundreds of soldiers died of heatstroke. Women, who came to be referred to collectively as "Molly Pitcher," supported the American troops by bringing water to cool the men and their guns. Although the battle ended inconclusively, it was a turning point for the professionalization of the American army as volunteer French and German military officers provided training.

Richard H. Brown Revolutionary War Map Collection, 1740/1799 50 Linear Feet

Faden, William, 1749-1836

This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Carte de l'Investissement et des Attaques de York en Virginie Partes Armees Attiees d'Amerique et de France, au Mois d'October 1781 (reproduction), 1781

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Map shows several points of interest in the Revolutionary War, across the York River from Gloucester. Reproduction created in 1976.
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