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To His Excellency Iohn Montgomerie Esqr. Capn. Genel. & Govr. in Chief of His Maj's provinces of New-York, New-Jersey, & territories depending thereon, & Vice-Admiral of the same, &c., this view of Fort George is most humbly dedicd. by His Excellency's mo
This unique copy of William Burgis's hand-colored mezzotint view of Fort George is the first known engraved view of New York City from the west and the first mezzotint view of the city. It emphasizes English control of Manhattan island with an oversized Union Jack, which is repeated on the warship in the harbor.
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