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Auction 94, Lot 166

"Reconnaissance of Routes from San Antonio de Bexar to El Paso del Norte &c.", U.S. War Department

Subject: Texas

Period: 1849 (dated)

Publication: Senate ex doc 61 31st Congress. 1st Session

Color: Hand Color

Size:
36.6 x 24.6 inches
93 x 62.5 cm
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Map covers the region of Texas between the Rio Grande at left and east to include Matagorda Bay, Preston and Fort Washita. Good detail along routes, especially so around San Antonio de Bexar, and mostly blank elsewhere. Shows a reconnaissance of 1849 in red and Lt. Whiting's route in blue. Filled with geographical information, forts, Presidios, springs, fords, watering holes and much more. A fascinating sheet.

References: Wheat (TMW) #677.

Condition: B

Light toning mostly on folds.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $220

Closed on 3/7/2001

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