Plan of Portsmouth on Elizabeth River : From an exact survey made ye. 21st January 1781 / by James Straton, 2d lt. of Engineers.
Finished, colored topographical map showing the houses in the town and shapes and positions of proposed defensive works for the British occupation.; Enclosed in Benedict Arnold to Henry Clinton, January 23, 1781, Clinton Papers.; Additional notations provide information on defensive positions, size of garrisons needed, and conditions under which map was drawn.; Identifies and describes condition and position of former rebel fort north of the town.
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