Friday, May 30, 2008

Michael Samuel DeBruhl New York Engraver December 19, 1757

Michael Samuel DeBruhl-- By the advice and encouragement of several Gentlemen of this City, is published by subscription, and curiously engraved on two large Copper Plates, by Michael DeBruhl, Engraver and Inhabitant of this City, A plan of the Landing, Encampment and Attack against Fort Niagara, on Lake Ontario, reduced with the adjacent Country, by his Majesty's Forces under the Command of Sir William Johnson, Baronet; the Place of Engagement where the French Reinforcement was defeated. Also a Plan of Fort Niagara, on a large Scale, showing it's advantageous Situation and Harbour, it's extraordinary Strength, fortified both by Art and Nature, with the required References, the whole laid down by an experienced Engineer.
Conditions of Subscription,

1. This Plan, with Part of Lake Ontario, and the opposite Shore, over that River, which proceeds from over Niagara Falls, into said Lake, is beautifully engraved on two large Copper Plates, as above mentioned, and almost ready for Printing; they are to be printed on the largest and best Paper, said Work will form a handsome print of two feet eleven inches, by one foot one inch, exclusive of the margin.
2. Each Subscriber is desired to give in his Name and place of abode.
3. This plan shall be delivered on or before the last Day of June next ensuing, to the several Subscribers at their Places of Abode, at Eight Shillings, New York Currency, one half to be paid on subscribing, the other half on delivery of the plans.
4. The Subscription will be closed on the 26th of June next, after which none will be sold for less than 16 Shillings New York Currency, each Plan.
To deliver these Plans immediately after being printed, notice shall be given by the New York News Papers on and from the 28th of June next ensuing.
Subscriptions are taken in by Messrs. Parker and Company, Mr. W Weyman, and Samuel Farley, Printers in New York, also by Michael Samuel DeBruhl Engraver of the above Plan, in the Road beyond the New Goal on the Hill, where the above engraved Plates may be seen.
Such Gentlemen and others, as shall please to encourage this Undertaking will great oblige their most obedient and obliging Servant, Michael Samuel DeBruhl.
The American Chronicle, April 19, 1762.

Michael DeBruhl-- For publishing by Subscription, two different water views, and two different land views, of this flourishing city of New York. The editor and engraver, has taken great pains, and been very exact in laying down these four beautiful prospects, with which the city presents itself to the eye of every judicious beholder. He hopes to meet with encouragement from all Gentlemen and Ladies,
and especially, as nothing of this Kind ever has been undertaken before by anybody
in this part of the world.
1. These above mentioned four different views, with the respective references, in English, High Dutch and Low Dutch, will be curiously engraved on a copper plate, of 21 by 12 inches each, and printed on best large paper.
2. A plan of the street, of this city, with their respective names, will also be neatly engraved on another copper plate, and printed on best large paper.
Subscriptions are taken in by W.Weyman, Printer in Broad Street, Hugh Gaine, in Hanover Square, John Holt at Burling,s Slip, and Michael Samuel DeBruhl, Publisher and Engraver of the above plates, at the lower end of New Street, next door to Col. Thody.
The New York Gazette, March 7, 1763

Michael Samuel DeBruhl Curious Chasing or other Raised Work, in general on Gold and Silver Watch Cases, Snuff Boxes, and Engraving, Crests and Coats of Arms, and on Gold, Silver and Copperplate; Also, Engraving of Seals on Gold, Silver or Steel Done. By Michael Samuel DeBruhl, at the House of Mr. Frederick Beckers, in Maiden Lane, near the Fly Market. N.B. He also doth draw Plans of Fortifications.
The New York Gazette or the Weekly Post Boy December 19, 1757.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Hi Norman, This is wonderful information that you have found. I wonder if you've ever found a finished map of NYC done by Michael DeBruhl? I would love to acquire a copy of one. I am the granddaughter of Minnie "Jackie" Irene Lester DeBruhl and Marshal Pickett DeBruhl, Sr. My father is Marshall Pickett DeBruhl, Jr. I am so grateful for all the research you've done.
Noelle. My email is noe6@mac.com