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A Thirty-Miles Round Boston, by M. Armstrong Geo. 14th Aug 1775

Description: Memorable occurrences from Boston Tea Party to Bunker Hill listed lower, retreat from Bunker Hill shown submap upper right. British forces in Boston August 1st listed. "A. Bell Sc. NB The spherical lines are Five miles distant. Price One Shill." A circular map. MS note: 536 (on backing) Submap: Action near Charlestown 17 June 1775.. Prime meridian: London. Relief: pictorial. Graphic Scale: Miles. Projection: Plane. Watermark: Seal. Printing Process: Copper engraving. Other Features: Sub-maps. Verso Text: MS notes: 30 Miles R4.
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Date: 14 August 1775
Call number: 105:536 S
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