Map of Jamestown
Date
17 August 1688
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
p6
Material
Dimensions
height (page): 334mm
width (page): 220mm
width (page): 220mm
Subject
Description
A drawing showing in graphite the rivers around the Jamestown peninsula. The names of the river and landmarks were written in in ink.
From a letter written by John Clayton, Virginia, dated 17 August 1688.
John Clayton (c.1657-1725), natural historian and clergyman, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1688. Clayton joined the British colonial forces in Virginia in 1684 to become rector of James City Parish in Jamestown.
From a letter written by John Clayton, Virginia, dated 17 August 1688.
John Clayton (c.1657-1725), natural historian and clergyman, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1688. Clayton joined the British colonial forces in Virginia in 1684 to become rector of James City Parish in Jamestown.
Object history
At the meeting on 24 October 1688, 'A long letter from Mr Clayton concerning severall observations he made in Virginia was read' (JBO/8/255).
Related fellows
John Clayton (1657 - 1725, British) , Natural historian
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