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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. -
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. -
Routte la Legion de Lauzun de Baltimore a Glocester Court house.
Route Lauzun's Legion was to take from Baltimore to Gloucester Court House. -
State of the Garrison in York October 18th 1781
Enumeration of the officers and men fit for duty at Yorktown, October 18, 1781. -
Articles de la Capitulation
French translation of the articles of surrender agreed to at Yorktown by Lord Cornwallis. The translation was prepared by the French staff for their use and for transmission to Europe. It is thought the pamphlet was printed on the press of the Ville de Paris, de Grasse's flagship, then in Virginia waters.
Title from caption.
The last page is blank.
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Map of the Gloucester area during the siege of Yorktown
Map showing detail of the area surrounding Gloucester, Virginia during the siege of Yorktown. The locations of Yorktown and Williamsburg are shown on the opposite side of the York River. The French fleet is shown in Chesapeake Bay. The Gloucester Courthouse, Abindgdon Church, Saw Mill, Burwell's Mill, Dixon's Mill, Work House, and Seawell's Ordinary are all identified on the map. Also shown on the map are Thornton, Price and Lewis plantations as well as Rosewell. -
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. -
Instructions pour M. le Bar. de Viomenil
Instructions for Viomenil from Rochambeau dated Providence, November 26, 1782. Viomenil is to command the French troops who will embarck on board the squadron of Vaudreuil to rendezvous with Spanish. Copy of the original by Rochambeau certified by Viomenil. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Apercu du nombre de officiers ...
Estimate of French forces and others prepared to embark at Boston on the squadron of de Vaudreuil. Copy of the original by Rochambeau certified by Viomenil. -
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. -
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. -
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.