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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 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 de Damas letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1785 April 13
Damas writes d'Arrot from Port Royal concerning the ordinance of amnesty. -
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, 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 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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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.
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State of the Garrison in York October 18th 1781
Enumeration of the officers and men fit for duty at Yorktown, October 18, 1781.