Letter from the Marquis de Vaudreuil to the Marquis de Bouille from Porto Cabello. Vaudreuil writes that he has received the packets from the court which were sent by Bouille. His crossing took fifty days and the ships suffered considerably. The Bourgogne was lost when it struck a sand bar. Vaudreuil discusses the state of supplies, provision and his personal effects.
De Vaudreuil writes to d'Arrot that he has orders from the court for the officer commanding the squadron in American waters as well as a letter for de Bouille.
The Chevalier de St. Jean writes to an unnamed General that he is unable to make the tour of Scarborough and that he is still awaiting a delivery of sheep from Mr. de Mongiraud.
Chevalier de St. Jean explains the actions of the French squadron up to and including the action of December 6, 1782 which resulted in the loss of the Solitaire to the English. The Chevalier has no knowledge concerning the Nimphe and Triton were part of the squadron.
A certified copy of the articles of surrender by which Tobago was given over to the French forces by the British. This manuscript copy is signed by the Marquis de Bouille.