Journal of a campaign with the Russian army against Turkey, 1737-1739

Mss.947.J82

Date: 1737-1739 | Size: 1 volume(s), 1 volume, 225 p.
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Abstract

This volume includes a journal of a campaign in Hungary (1737), and a diary (1738-1739) written in German.

Background note

John Lindsay, earl of Crawford and Lindsay (1702-1749), was a soldier. A Scotsman, he fought all over Europe. He was a captain in the British army and was permitted to join the Imperial army under Prince Eugene. In 1738 he received the rank of general from the Czarina Anna and fought against the Turks. He returned to the imperial forces and continued to fight until the Peace of London of 1748.

Scope and content

The maps in the volume were drawn by Henry Kopp, secretary and draughtsman for Lord Crawford. They are inscribed to George II, king of England; Lord Loudoun, etc.

The actual dates on which the maps were drawn is conjectural. These volumes were most probably prepared for Earl Crawford between 1743 and 1747 so they could be better seen and studied in the family's muniment room.

Digital objects note

This collection contains digital materials that are available in the APS Digital Library. Links to these materials are provided with context in the inventory of this finding aid. A general listing of digital objects may also be found here.

Collection Information

Physical description

1 volume, 225 p.

Provenance

Purchased from the library of Benjamin Franklin, 1803; accessioned, 1900.

Alternate formats available

Much of this volume, along with the other manuscript volumes of Lindsay's papers, were reproduced by Richard Rolt, Memoirs of the life of the Right. Hon. John Lindsay, Earl of Crawford and Lindsay (London: 1753).

Related material

Lindsay's papers are continued in other manuscript volumes held by the APS: Account of some campaigns of the British army from 1689 to 1712 and a journal of a campaign under Prince Eugene on the Upper Rhine, 1689-1735 (Mss. 940 M68); Journal of a voyage from the Thames to Russia, and of campaigning with the Russian army, 1738-1739 (Mss. 947 L64).

Early American History Note

This is one of four large volumes that were part of Benjamin Franklin's personal library. The four volumes comprise a series of John Lindsay Crawford's travels with the Russian Army from 1737-1739. The volumes have large maps of Europe in them.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Diaries.
  • Journals (notebooks).
  • Manuscript Essays
  • Maps.
  • Military Records
  • Travel Narratives and Journals

Geographic Name(s)

  • Hungary -- History -- 1699-1848.
  • Russia -- History, Military -- To 1801.
  • Turkey -- History, Military.

Subject(s)

  • Beyond Early America
  • Military History
  • Military maneuvers.
  • Russo-Turkish War, 1736-1739.


Detailed Inventory

 Maps
  
 Kopp, Henry.
Battle formation outside Pelegrad
1743-17471 map, 26.7 x 19.7 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Plan von der Ordre de Bataille wie solche bey Krozka den 30 Juny 1737
1743-17471 map, 36.2 x 24.1 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Kollar
1743-17471 map, 22.2 x 36.8 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Lager zwischen Kirsna und Losanitz
1743-17471 map, 22.2 x 36.8 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Lipoda
1743-17471 map, 22.2 x 36.8 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Lapova
1743-17471 map, 22.9 x 35.6 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Battle formation (?) outside Pataschin
1743-17471 map, 26.7 x 19.7 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Battle formation outside Jagodina
1743-17471 map, 26.7 x 19.7 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Encampment
1743-17471 map, 25.4 x 19.7 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Schapeljack
1743-17471 map, 22.2 x 36.8 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Morara River near Zworneck
1743-17471 map, 19 x 26.7 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Wresina
1743-17471 map, 23.5 x 36.8 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Gros Vizier Berg oder Konigsfeld
1743-17471 map, 25.4 x 19.7 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Fort
1743-17471 map, 26.7 x 20.9 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Town of Nissa (?)
1743-17471 map, 23.5 x 36.2 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Road
1743-17471 map, 36.8 x 47 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Pesniza
1743-17471 map, 22.9 x 36.2 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Plan von der Palanka Krujowatz
1743-17471 map, 22.9 x 36.8 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Desternick
1743-17471 map, 25.4 x 20.3 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Feld Lager bey Ozaizack, 1737
1743-17471 map, 22.9 x 36.2 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Feld Lager bey Lupit, 22 September 1737
1743-17471 map, 27.3 x 19.7 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Situation nebst der Palancka von Czazack
1743-17471 map, 26.7 x 20.9 cm
 Kopp, Henry.
Lager bey Sabatz
1743-17471 map, 22.9 x 36.2 cm

Colored.

 Kopp, Henry.
Plan der action zwischen Cornia and Carischa, 23 June 1738 - 4 July 1738
1743-17471 map, 88.9 x 40.6 cm

Attached is: Plan von der Schantze zu Mehadia. Colored.

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