West Point, 25th April, 1779
Sir: I send you a ruff map of West Point, with indication as you desire from me, about the Public Buildings, and the Works.
The Carpenters Compliend about the provision, that he have not enof; he beg your honor to allow them more bred.
a House full of Ammunition.
b The Barracks.
c The Carpenter's House.
d The Commissary House.
e For the Fourage.
f The Huts.
g The Read House.
h Baker's House.
i Provision House.
k Small Commissary House.
l Smock House.
m The Barracks.
n The Steble,
o Of the Artellery Officer's House
p Artellery Barracks.
q Greaton's Battery.
r Chain Battery begun last summer.
s Redoubt for fivety men begun last Summer.
t Redoubt for fivety men begun last Summer.
u Guard House.
w Guard House not covered.
x Point of (Projected) Block House with Bumprove for fivety men.
y Swamps.
Your Most Humble Servant
(Signed) THAD KOSCIUSZKO
Col.
[To] The Honorable
Major General McDougall,
Peekskill."
Condition:Moderate to heavy toning. The map has been laid on linen at some point in the past. Edge chipping with some minor losses. Letter is also toned with some losses, especially in lower right corner.
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