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A prospective plan of the battle fought near Lake George

A prospective plan of the battle fought near Lake George Map
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Map by Samuel Blodget

38 cm x 47 cm

Boston : s.n., 1755


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[ This description is from the project: MHS 225th Anniversary ]

Samuel Blodget, a civilian who supplied military forces in the French and Indian War, was present at the Battle of Lake George in 1755 and later drew the scene from his observations. His crude drawing was engraved for publication by Thomas Johnston, one of Boston's best engravers.