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[A Map of Kentucky], circa 1784

 Item — Folder: 23
Identifier: id147714

Scope and Contents

"This Map of Kentucke, Drawn from actual Observations, is inscribed with the most perfect respect to the Honorable the Congress of the United States of America; and to his Excellency George Washington late Commander in Chief of their Army by their Humble Servant John Filson."

John Filson - cartographer

Henry D. Purcell, Philadelphia - engraver,

T. Rook, Philadelphia - publisher,

[Pst]

10 mi to 1 in

56 cm x 48 cm

Subject/Index Terms:Kentucky--History--Maps.

Dates

  • Creation: circa 1784

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 25.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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