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The Castillo de San Marcos was built from 1672 to 1695, and was used as an outpost for the Spanish Empire. Throughout history it has been used for many other military and political reasons by several nations. This collection of historical documents shows the planning, use, and other events surrounding this fascinating structure.

The set includes:
1672 Official Description of the Groundbreaking for Castillo de San Marcos:
Spanish manuscript with English translation.

1740 View of the English Siege of St. Augustine

1764 Map of Castillo de San Marcos: Spanish manuscript with translation of key.

1781 Letter of Gen. Christopher Gadsden:
Lt. Governor of South Carolina, to George Washington, describing Gadsden's imprisonment by the British at Castillo de San Marcos.

Accurate reproduction on antiqued parchment