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Antoine Charles du Houx, baron de Viomenil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 September 10
Viomenil writes to inform d'Arrot that he is to leave for Baltimore with the hussars under his command. -
Antoine Charles du Houx, baron de Viomenil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 September 13
Viomenil writes to d'Arrot that he is to leave tomorrow with his cavalry for Williamsburg, Virginia. -
Antoine Charles du Houx, baron de Viomenil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 September 9
Letter of Baron de Viomenil, at the camp of Head-of-Elk to Vicomte d'Arrot concerning the march of the Lauzun Legion. -
Capitulation de L'Isle de Tabago ...
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. -
Chevalier de St. Jean letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 January 1
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. -
Chevalier de St. Jean letter, 1783 January 8
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. -
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. -
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 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 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 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, 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." -
Duc de Lauzun letter, 1781 June 9
Lauzun writes about the arrival of the convoy in Boston along with the L'Alliance. -
Itineraire de la march de L'armee partant de Phillipsburg pour rendre a Prince-town
Itinerary of the March of the French Army from Phillipsburg to Princeton. -
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. -
Le Chevalier de Saint Jean letter to an unidentified general, 1782 January 5
The author, who signs himself, Le Chevalier de Saint Jean, discusses his naval operations in the area around Trinidad and Tobago. -
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 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. -
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 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. -
Marquis de Lafayette letter to M. Le Noir, 1786 February 1
Lafayette writes briefly concerning trade with the United States. -
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. -
Marquis de Vaudreuil letter to Marquis de Bouille, 1783 February 12 : manuscript copy
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.