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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. -
Marquis de Vaudreuil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 February 12
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. -
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. -
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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Vicomte de Damas letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1785 April 13
Damas writes d'Arrot from Port Royal concerning the ordinance of amnesty. -
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. -
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 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. -
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. -
Comte de Brueys letter to 'My General', 1786 February 28
Comte de Brueys writes to an unnamed general concerning his repeated attempts to visit him; the need of repairs to the Linotte; his detention of an American schooner which he sent to Scarborough in Tobago and that he will soon be relieved. -
Vicomte D'Orleans letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1786 March 31
Orleans writes to d'Arrot from onboard the Perdrix that he allowed an English vessel, under a flag of truce, to anchor near him at Courland Bay, Tobago. -
Vicomte de Damas letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1786 April 26
Damas writes to d'Arrot from Port Royal that he has arrived from Guadeloupe where he had received d'Arrot's letter from Mr. de Ribert which described an accident involving the Perdrix. Damas also writes that the transport vessel Loire has arrived with the Comte de Bouille. -
Marshal de Castries letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1786 June 16
Marshal de Castries writes from Versailles that he has received d'Arrot's letter and the copy of the oath of fidelity which had been administered to the inhabitants of Tobago. -
Marquis de Lafayette letter to M. Le Noir, 1786 August 1
Marquis de Lafayette letter to M. Le Noir concerning trade and the actions of the committee concerned with it.