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Four copies of a 1762 map detailing land that was surveyed for a Mr. Samuel Boush. The land was apportioned into lots to be sold and was located in the borough of Norfolk adjoining Smith's Land, Church Street, and a creek flowing out of the Elizabeth River. The original map is held by the Library of Virginia.
Copies of the Boush Plan of Norfolk Map, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.
Gift of the Library of Virginia and Mr. J. Goodenow Tyler, III, 2014.