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Maker(s):unknown
Culture:English
Title:print: Sir William Johnson Baronet, Major General of the English Forces in North America
Date Made:1756
Type:Print
Materials:copperplate engraving on laid paper
Place Made:Great Britain: Greater London, London
Measurements:Sheet: 7 3/4 in x 4 3/4 in; 19.7 cm x 12.1 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2018.31.2
Credit Line:Gift of David Bosse
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
In September 1755 William Johnson (1715-1774) commanded provincial troops at the battle of Lake George during the French and Indian War. After a disasterous beginning, known as the Bloody Morning Scout, Johnson's troops repulsed an attack by the French and their Native allies to claim victory. Johnson's report of the battle exaggerated his role, a grateful Parliament made him a Baronet with a substantial cash award.
Several engravings of Johnson appeared in 1756, perhaps the most famous done by William Herbert. This engraving appeared in the August issue of the General Magazine of Arts and Sciences (London) published by WIlliam Owen.

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