(MANUSCRIPT MAP ENGLAND) A manuscript hydographic survey of

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(MANUSCRIPT MAP--ENGLAND.) A manuscript hydographic survey of Tor Bay, including proposed coastal batteries. Watercolor and ink on laid paper, 300x460 mm, watermarked: fleur-de-lis on shield surmounted by crown with GR underneath. Loss of paper at upper left and lower right corners. [England, circa 18th century]

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The key is labelled "a"-"g" and denotes various batteries around the bay. Number of guns noted. The first four are "en Barbette", the fifth is "Embrazure," and the final two are proposed.