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Marquis de Vaudreuil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 February 12

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Marquis de Vaudreuil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 February 12

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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.

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[English translation]

On board the Triomphant, the 12 February 1783

I have orders from the Court, Sir, to address to you the packet joined here for the General Officer commanding the King's Squadron at his arrival in American waters and you want to send them safely to the Captain of the frigate or other ship which will come from his port at St. Gilles Point in order to take them.

I also join a letter for Mr le Marquis de Bouillé which I request you to want to send to Martinique by a safe opportunity in the case where the frigate or other ship which is bound to come to take the packet will not yet be arrived or that it will not sail for Martinique, in recommending to the Captain who will be carrier of it to not fail to throw it in the sea, if he is taken by the enemy.

I have the honor to be with a sincere attachment
Sir
Your most humble and obedient servant
Le Marquis de Vaudreuil
The Governor of Tobago

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Ink on paper

Citation

Vaudreuil, Louis Philippe de Rigaud, marquis de, 1724-1802, “Marquis de Vaudreuil letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 February 12,” Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, accessed March 28, 2024, https://cwfjdrlsc.omeka.net/items/show/117.
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