Plan of the town and environs of Newport, Rhode Island / Exhibiting its defenses formed before the 8th of August 1778 when the French fleet engaged and passed the batteries, the course of the French fleet up the harbor, the rebel attack and such defensive
Signed below explanations: Am: D'Aubant, commanding engineer.; Finished, colored, topographical map of the lower part of the island of Rhode Island and part of Conanicut Island showing defensive fortifications and rebel siege lines.; Positions of British and German units are shown by color and identified by number or name.; Extensive table of explanations describes fortifications existing in 1778, armament of the rebel siege lines, and new works projected for construction in 1779.
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