LAFON, Barthelemy (1769-1820) Carte Generale du Territoire D'Orléans ... 1806 02022022 "_____________________________Three unique original manuscript maps

"_____________________________Three unique original manuscript maps

and Map of the Northern Neck in Virginia by William Mayo (London 1745)

and London by Ackermann & Co

The expedition was undertaken because the Texas leadership believed New Mexico would be interested in forging and alliance with the Republic

Waldseemuller included this modern map

LAFON, Barthelemy (1769-1820) Carte Generale du Territoire D'Orléans ... 1806 02022022 "_____________________________Three unique original manuscript mapsBarthelemy LAFON (1769 1820) Carte Generale du Territoire D'Orlans Comprenant auffi la Floride Occidentale et une Portion du Territoire du Mississippi Copper plate engraved map in four sections Paris: Charles Piquet, 1806; William Harrison, engraver Watermark of Thomas Amies, Mill Creek Lower Marion, PA Sheet size: 33 3 4 x 49 inches; Frame size: 40 3 8 1 2 x 56 5 8 inches La Fon's magnificent survey map was the first to accurately depict the Orleans