Gift of John B. Kirby, Jr., 1979.98.0 © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

The British Invation of New Haven, July 5-6, 1779

DraftsmanDrawn by John B. Kirby Jr. American

Date1979

MediumLithography; brown printer's ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 15 x 19in. (38.1 x 48.3cm)
Sheet (height x width): 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of John B. Kirby, Jr.

DescriptionMap of New Haven harbor, with the Mill River to the north, the East Haven Stone Church tot he east, the harbor to the south, and Hotchkisstown/Westville to the west. The map shows the movement of the British troops as they moved across through the city, the locations of specific battles, and notable landmarks involved in the invasion. The British fleet is depicted in the harbor, represented by three ships, the Camilla (frigate), Scorpion (sloop), and Halifax (brig). A list of American and British casualties is located on the right side of the map.

Object number1979.98.0

MarkingsVerso, center, stamped in blue ink: "CtHi"

Center, stamped in blue ink: "THE CONNECTICUT / 81549 / HISTORICAL SOCIETY"InscribedRecto, top, printed in brown ink: "THE BRITISH INVASION OF NEW HAVEN / JULY 5-6 1779"

Bottom right, printed in brown ink: "John Burgis Kirby Jr. Del. New Haven June 1979"

Verso, top left, handwritten in pencil: "Map / Box / 125"

Bottom left corner, handwritten in pencil: "Map Box / 125"NotesCartographic Note: No scale

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