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Duc de Lauzun letter, 1781 June 9
Lauzun writes about the arrival of the convoy in Boston along with the L'Alliance. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 June 8
Duc de Lauzon letter to Vicomte d'Arrot concerning the march of the French Army for Providence. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 March 4
Discusses exchanging British prisoners of war currently on transport ships; the replacement of M. le Prince de Montbary by M. de Segur as Minister of War; and the handling of correspondence. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 March 2
Lauzun writes from Waterley to d'Arrot concerning intelligence from Washington that 300 mounted men are bound for Long Island with the French forces as their objective. Lauzun discounts the intelligence. Advises d'Arrot to leave Hartford until a sufficient militia force can be gathered. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 January 26
Letter of Lauzun to the Vicomte d'Arrot dated from Newport, Rhode Island, January 26, 1781. Lauzun writes concerning a package intended for General George Washington and his own personal goods coming from Rhode Island. Has no worthwhile news. -
Duc de Lauzun letter, 1781 January 18
Duc de Lauzun letter to an unnamed recipient dated from Newport, Rhode Island. Lauzun expresses his concern about the lack of communication from the Continental Army, writing that we have "the least news of the American Army which begins to become disquieting." -
Marquis de Bouille letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 December 10
De Bouille writes that he will return the Silpson upon its return from Grenada but that the corvettes have all left for France. He commends d"Arrot for his severe treatment of the men and mentions that peace has been signed in Europe. -
Marquis de Bouille letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 March 12
The Marquis de Bouille informs Vicomte that the preliminary articles of peace have been signed and he has sent the Vicomte de Mortemar the order to return to Martinique with all the king's ships which are in Tobago. -
Marquis de Bouille letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 February 27
Letter from the Marquis de Bouille to Vicomte d'Arrot concerning the vessels Judith and Darboude. Bouille requets d'Arrot send him information concerning the troops in his garrison. -
Marshal de Castries letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1785 June 17
Marshal de Castries writes d'Arrot concerning the Officers of Justice of Tobago. Formerly a British possession the justices were reissued commissions in the name of the French king. Castries requests d'Arrot inform him of his motives for expanding the Council from 7 to 10 members and advises him to follow his instructions with regards to these officers. -
Vicomte de Damas letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1785 August 11
Damas writes d'Arrot concerning a condemned deserter and the state of the defenses of Tobago and the Mome Cotton. -
Vicomte de Damas letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 April 7
Vicomte de Damas writes to d'Arrot that he is to have the Foreign Volunteers of the Navy leave the Tobago garrison to be transported to Port Royal, Martinique. -
Vicomte de Damas letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 April 4
Damas requests of d'Arrot that he deliver all the province ships belonging to the king to M. de Monteau, captain of the King's ship the Zele. -
Marquis de Lafayette letter to M. Le Noir, 1786 February 1
Lafayette writes briefly concerning trade with the United States. -
Marquis de La Fayette letter to M. le Noir, 1786 January 25 : manuscript copy
La Fayette writes to Monsieur le Noir concerning trade between France and the United States. -
Vicomte D'Orleans letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1785 November 5
D'Orleans writes to d'Arrot that he is unable to land the artillerists he has brought. -
Vicomte D'Orleans letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1785 May 30
Vicomte D'Orleans writes to d'Arrot concerning procedures for dealing with English shipping. -
Philippe Picot de Lapeyrouse letter, 1780 December 1
Philippe Picot de Lapeyrouse letter to an unnamed recipient concerning a letter of exchange and news of the recipient's son. -
Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau letter to Choisy, 1781 September 16
Comte de Rochambeau letter to Claude Gabriel marquis de Choissey directing him to lead the Lauzun Legion to Gloucester Court House to reinforce the Americans under General George Weedon. -
Copie de la Lettre Cerite pau M. de Segur a M. Le Cte. de Rochambeau le 30 avril 1782 : manuscript copy
Copy of the letter written by Mr. de Segur to Mr. le Comte de Rochambeau, 30 April 1782. De Segur informs Rochambeau that the King expects him to transport his troops to the island of St. Domingue should the British abandon their posts at New York or Charleston. -
Marquis de Vaudreuil letter to flag officer commanding the French squadron, 1783 February 12
Letter from the Marquis de Vaudreuil from Porto Cabello. Vaudreuil writes that his crossing took fifty days and the ships suffered considerably. The Bourgogne was lost when it struck a sand bar. The troops under Rochambeau have embarked on the vessels and frigates. The Spanish squadron has not yet arrived at the rendezvous. Admiral Hood has sailed with 17 ships of the line and Vaudreuil believes him to be near Jamaica.