Sir William Johnson Bart Major General of the English Forces in North America, 1755 (c)
engraving, engraving
Accession Number
NAM.2000-07-174-1
Description
Sir William Johnson Bart Major General of the English Forces in North America, 1755 (c). Engraving by unknown artist, possibly a plate from ‘Martin’s Gazette’, 1755 (c); three-quarter length in civilian dress and carrying baton. Johnson was Superintendent of Indian Affairs in North America in 1756 and held the post for the rest of his life. He was created baronet in 1755.
Campaigns
French and Indian Wars, North America (1744-1755)