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Auction 201, Lot 201

"[Map in Report] Map of the Route Pursued by the Late Expedition Under the Command of Col. S.W. Kearny, U.S. 1st Dragoons [in] Report of a Summer Campaign to the Rocky Mountains...", Franklin, William Buell [Lt.]

Subject: Western United States

Period: 1845 (dated)

Publication: HR. Doc 2, 29th Congress, 1st Session

Color: Black & White

Size:
13 x 8 inches
33 x 20.3 cm
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This is an early and historical map of the region included in the uncommon H.R. Document #2. Part of this map is based on Fremont's map of 1843. It covers the region between the Arkansas and Platte Rivers, and extends westward to South Pass and the Green River. The dragoons departed Ft. Leavenworth and marched to South Pass via the Oregon Trail and returned 99 days later via the Arkansas River route, a distance of 2,200 miles over the tough western terrain. Engraved by the firm of Smith & McClelland.

The map is still bound into the 893-page report which includes 7 folding tables. The text includes interesting information concerning the annexation of Texas (including various proclamations by Anson Jones), the Oregon boundary question, and Colonel Kearny's report and map of his expedition to the Rocky Mountains. Lacking covers.

References: Wheat (TMW) #495; Wagner-Camp #117; Streeter (Texas) #1625.

Condition: B+

Folding map has some light toning and faint offsetting. Text and other plates are lightly toned. Spine is still present, but the covers are lacking.

Estimate: $250 - $325

Sold for: $150

Closed on 11/20/2024

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