Faden Map of the Battle of Hobkirk's Kill, Revolutionary War, 1781
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FADEN, William (1749 – 1836).
Sketch of the Battle of Hobkirks Hill, near Camden on the 25th April, 1781.
Engraved map.
London: Faden, Aug. 1, 1783.
21 3/4" x 15 1/8" sheet.
This Revolutionary War map is a seldom-seen example that was drawn at the time of this battle in South Carolina. Drawn by British Capt. Vallancey, it shows the position of the troops of the Tory Lord Rawdon versus the American General Nathanial Greene. Noted on the map are Log Town (destroy'd) and Mr. Charleston's (burnt). Rawdon's troops won this battle, but had casualties of 30%, which forced them to retreat to Charleston.
Sketch of the Battle of Hobkirks Hill, near Camden on the 25th April, 1781.
Engraved map.
London: Faden, Aug. 1, 1783.
21 3/4" x 15 1/8" sheet.
This Revolutionary War map is a seldom-seen example that was drawn at the time of this battle in South Carolina. Drawn by British Capt. Vallancey, it shows the position of the troops of the Tory Lord Rawdon versus the American General Nathanial Greene. Noted on the map are Log Town (destroy'd) and Mr. Charleston's (burnt). Rawdon's troops won this battle, but had casualties of 30%, which forced them to retreat to Charleston.
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Faden Map of the Battle of Hobkirk's Kill, Revolutionary War, 1781
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