Description: A North View of Fort Johnson drawn on the spot by Mr. Guy Johnson Sir Wm. Johnson's Son._ Engraved for the Royal Magazine._ [n.d., c.1759.] Engraving, 180 x 230mm. 7 x 9". Vertical folds as issued. Has some darkening from age along with some light spots, mostly along the edges. Frame measures 10 1/4" x 8 5/8". Please see the photos for details. Fort Johnson, New York State, published in the Royal Magazine in October 1759. From a drawing by the son of Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet (1715 – 1774), the founder of Johnstown, New York. Sir William was an army officer in colonial New York, and the British Superintendent of Indian Affairs from 1755 to 1774. He served on the Governor's Council in New York, and earned the rank of Major General in the British forces during the French and Indian War. Explanation of the View A — The house, or Fort Johnson. B — The wall and ramparts. C — The block-house in the corner, on the front, and barracks that flank the gate; the same on the other side. D — Cooper's house. E — The bake-house. F — A pigeon-house. G — The mill. H — An aqueduct from the mill-dams to the mill. I — The Indian council-house. K — Indian encampments. L — A sheep-house; but now there is a blockhouse built there. M — A very large barn and stables. N — Mount Johnson, very steep. O — The house where Sir William Johnson lived [1739 or 1742 until 1749) before he moved (Jan., 1749-50) into A. P — The barn for ditto. Q — The Mohawk river. R — Part of an island opposite to the fort, 100 acres. S — Thirteen smaller islands belonging to Sir William Johnson. T — Another block-house, to defend the back of the house. V — A fine creek that runs by the fort into the river. W — A garden. X — Fine pastures. Y — Corn-fields. Z — The road to Schenectady. Thanks for looking. Don't forget to see my other listings. Shipping will be combined for multiple purchases. Please e-mail any questions and see my other auctions.
Price: 295 USD
Location: Norristown, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-25T13:22:16.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1700-74
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Modified Item: No
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