PUBLISHER: Publish'd as the Act directs 22, Augt. 1776, by Thos. Hart.
MEDIUM: Mezzotint,
DATE: 1776
EDITION SIZE: Image size 12 9/16 x 9 1/8" (31.9 x 23.2 cm).
DESCRIPTION: No artist or engraver noted. On the left is a flag “Don’t Tread Upon Me” with a snake. On the right is a flag “Libetry Tree An Appeal to God”. In 1775, Commodore Esek Hopkins was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the newly-formed Continental Navy. Despite his earnest efforts, however, the navy failed to meet the expectations of Congress. Hopkins had to compete with privateers for supplies and, more importantly, for men; privateers offered sailors higher wages and a greater share of plundered goods. By January 2, 1778, Congress wearied of Hopkins' meager accomplishments and dismissed him from his position as Commander-in-Chief.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Provenance of this impression is Zachary T. Hollingsworth, who upon his death in 1925, bequeathed it to his son, Valentine, who upon his death in 1942, bequeathed it to his son, Mark Hollingsworth. This print was acquired from the wife of Mark Hollingsworth.
CONDITION: Good condition.
REFERENCE: American Revolution LOC #114.
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