The Progress of the Army
Progress of the Army from
Their Landing Till Taking Possession of Philadelphia
Manuscript map with pen and ink and watercolor
Page 2
Geography & Map Division (21A.8)
Digital ID: http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.gmd/g3791s.ar106100
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This manuscript map, from the American Revolutionary War, was
drawn by a British cartographer. It illustrates military operations
in the area around Elkton, Maryland, and Valley Forge and Philadelphia
in Pennsylvania. The map documents the period in which the British
sailed south, arriving on the west side of the Elk River on August
25, 1777, until the British army took possession of Philadelphia
on September 26. The map shows in detail military engagements that
took place during that time, including the Battle of Brandywine
on September 9-11, and denotes roads, ferry and river crossings,
marching routes, taverns, and place names.
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