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Map A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington.

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Title

  • A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington.

Names

  • King, N. (Nicholas), 1771-1812.

Created / Published

  • [187-?]

Headings

  • -  Real property--Washington (D.C.)--Maps--Early works to 1800
  • -  Peter, Robert,--1726-1806--Homes and haunts--Washington (D.C.)--Maps--Early works to 1800
  • -  Washington (D.C.)--Maps, Manuscript--Early works to 1800
  • -  United States--District of Columbia--Washington

Notes

  • -  Covers area bounded by 28th, K, 24th, and H streets N.W.
  • -  Shows buildings and block numbers. Also shows lot lines and numbers in block no. 5.
  • -  Pen-and-ink and watercolors on tracing linen.
  • -  Traced by Dr. Joseph M. Toner from the original map by Nicholas King ca. 1796.
  • -  Has circular cameo impression: [Profile of head with] Toner Collection.
  • -  Includes notes.
  • -  "No. 17."
  • -  Vault
  • -  DCP

Medium

  • 1 map : ms., col., linen ; on sheet 36 x 46 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • G3851.G46 1796 .K53

Source Collection

  • Toner, Joseph M. (Joseph Meredith), 1825-1896. Joseph Meredith Toner map collection

Repository

  • Library of Congress Geography and Map Division Washington, D.C. 20540-4650 USA dcu

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 91683163

Online Format

  • image

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Chicago citation style:

King, N. A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington. [187-?, 1796] Map. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/91683163/.

APA citation style:

King, N. (1796) A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington. [187-?] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/91683163/.

MLA citation style:

King, N. A plan exhibiting the squares on which Robert Peters buildings stood on the tract of land called Mexico, within the city of Washington. [187-?, 1796] Map. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/91683163/>.