File:Jamestownzuniga.jpg

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English: Sketch of the Jamestown, Virginia fort sent to King Philip III of Spain by his ambassador Don Pedro de Zúñiga. The sketch was found on the back of a map Captain John Smith in 1608. The cross is thought to represent the church and the flag like drawing may be a garden. It may also be a representation of the early 17th century English blue ensign.
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Source Virtual Jamestown: Zuniga's Fort, 1608
Author Unknown (rediscovered by Alexander Brown)
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current22:39, 9 August 2005Thumbnail for version as of 22:39, 9 August 2005537 × 600 (69 KB)BkwillwmSketch of the Jamestown fort sent to King Philip III of Spain by his ambassador Zuniga. The sketch was found on the back of a map made by John Smith in 1608. The cross is though to represent the church and the flag like drawing may be a garden. {{PD}}

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