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Greetings MapHisters,
In 1773 and 1774 Samuel Holland, Surveyor General for the Northern
District, and five assistants with notebooks and instrument in hand,
proceeded to survey for a new and correct map of the Province of New
Hampshire. Holland returned to England in December 1775, “… bringing
with him his collection of notes, plans, etc., in connection with the
surveying operations upon which he had been engaged previous to the
outbreak of the Revolution.”
It is also reported that during the winter of 1775-1776, Holland and his
deputy, were employed by Lord George Germaine compiling and preparing
maps from his notes. Holland's map of New Hampshire came out in 1784,
printed by Wm. Faden of London.
My question is in regards to the location of the surveying field notes.
My particular interest is the notes of his assistant, James Grant, who
presumably covered the area of Northumberland.
Shown at the confluence of the Connecticut and the Upper Ammonoosuc
Rivers, Holland's map shows Fort Wentworth, which is reported to have
been built in June-July of 1775 by Robert Rogers of the famous Roger’s
Rangers.
It is believed by some historians that Rogers fort never existed, and
that if it did, it was not in Northumberland. I would be interested in
finding the field notes telling what was found in 1773-1774 by Grant.
If anyone has access to Grants or Holland’s notes on this matter, I
would greatly appreciate your help.
Respectfully,
Kurt Masters
Milan, New Hampshire
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