Physical Description:
1 letter (2 p.) ; 20 cm. Notes:
Autograph letter of introduction, dated February 1, 1781. The
letter introduces Biron to Destouches. The second page is blank.
Title supplied by cataloger. Subjects:
Biron, Armand-Louis de Gontaut, duc de, 1747-1793. ; Destouches,
Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794. ; Newport (R.I.) ;
Admirals -- France -- Correspondence. ; United States -- History --
Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French. Form/Genre:
Letters (correspondence) France 18th century. (aat) ; Letters
(correspondence) United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) ;
Military records France 18th century. (aat) ; Military records
United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) Physical Collection:
Papers of Charles-René-Dominique Sochet Destouches, 1754-1804
(bulk 1780-1781) ; Orderly Books of the American Revolution. Provenance:
Purchased from the American Art Association, 1926.
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