To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of Great Britain, Commander in Chief of his majesties fleet in the West Indies, this view of the glorious & signal victory obtain'd over the French fleet ... is most respectfuly offered by his lordships most obedt. & very humble servant Thomas Walker Lieut. 2d Battn. 60th light Infantry / Thos. Walker delin. ; Jno. Wells sculp.

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To the right honble. Lord Rodney admiral of the White, vice admiral of Great Britain, Commander in Chief of his majesties fleet in the West Indies, this view of the glorious & signal victory obtain'd over the French fleet ... is most respectfuly offered by his lordships most obedt. & very humble servant Thomas Walker Lieut. 2d Battn. 60th light Infantry / Thos. Walker delin. ; Jno. Wells sculp.

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Print shows the British fleet under Lord Rodney breaking the line of the French fleet under Count de Grasse; the French fleet "thrown into confusion" and attempting "to form a new line" with the British fleet bearing down on them. Includes a key of "references" identified by letter, as well as the "British line of battle" and the "French line of battle."
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Caption continues: under the command of the Count De Grasse, by the heroic bravery of Lord Rodney & the fleet under his command between Dominica & the Isle of Saints; on the ever memorable 12th of April 1782, ....
The title is embedded within the dedication and is inseparable.
Stamped on lower right: Library of Congress Maps & Charts, no. 7097.

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01/01/1782

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Wells, John, active 18th century-19th century, engraver

Walker, Thomas, active 18th century.

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