Map Of The Seat Of War In Florida. / Hood, Washington / 1838

Map Of The Seat Of War In Florida. Hood, Washington, 1838

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Full Title: Map Of The Seat Of War In Florida. Compiled By Order Of The Hon. Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary Of War, under the Direction of Col J.J. Abert U.S. Topt. Engineer, from the reconnoissances of the Officers of the U.S. Army, by Wash: Hood. Bureau of U.S. Topographical Engineers Washington City 1838. W.J. Stone Sc. Washn. City.

Author: Hood, Washington

Date: 1838

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Author: Hood, Washington

Date: 1838

Short Title: Map Of The Seat Of War In Florida.

Publisher: Washington: U.S. Topographical Engineers

Type: Separate Map

Object Height cm: 87

Object Width cm: 53

Scale 1: 715,000

Note: Precursor of MacKay/Blake map of 1839. A very detailed map. A comparison of this with the MacKay/Blake map does not show significant differences, except in the north. Taylor/MacKay do not mention Hood's map as a source. Map is without color.

Reference: Phillips Maps p283; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p258.

State / Province: Florida

Subject: Military

List No: 2209.000

Series No: 1

Engraver or Printer: Stone, W.J.

Published In: Map Of The Seat Of War In Florida. Compiled By Order Of The Hon. Joel R. Poinsett, Secretary Of War, under the Direction of Col J.J. Abert U.S. Topt. Engineer, from the reconnoissances of the Officers of the U.S. Army, by Wash: Hood. Bureau of U.S. Topographical Engineers Washington City 1838. W.J. Stone Sc. Washn. City.

Publication Author: Hood, Washington

Publication Date: 1838

Publication Reference: Phillips Maps p283; Schwartz & Ehrenberg p258.

Publication Note: See note field above.

Publication List No: 2209.000

Publication Type: Separate Map

Publication Maps: 1

Publication Height cm: 87

Publication Width cm: 53

Image No: 2209000

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