Autograph letter signed. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Rochambeau Papers and Rochambeau Family Cartographic Archive (GEN MSS 146) > Series I: Correspondence to Rochambeau > FRENCH DIPLOMATS IN AMERICA > La Luzerne, Anne-César, chevalier de > Autograph letter signed. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia.


16490981

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Title
Autograph letter signed. 4 pages, folio. Philadelphia.
Creator
From the Collection: Rochambeau family
Published / Created
[1780] Aug 24
Description
Approves Rochambeau's decision to ignore letters from Washington's intermediaries, and ascribes Lafayette's indiscretions to his inexperience and his desire to have the French army come into action. He also suggests that he consider the use of his troops against Charleston, S.C. if naval superiority is attained, and explains that the public did not understand the good reasons for the inaction of the army.
Provenance
Gift of Paul Mellon, 1992.
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
French

Item Location

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
GEN MSS 146
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Container / Volume
Box 2, folder 129

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Citation
Rochambeau Papers and Rochambeau Family Cartographic Archive. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.

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Object ID (OID)
16490981

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