Physical Description:
1 journal (46 p.) ; 39 cm. Notes:
Autograph journal, unsigned, by Charles-Henri-Louis d'Arsac Ternay,
describing his time and experiences on board the ship Duc de
Bourgogne, March 1, 1780 through December 9, 1780. Some marginal
notes and emendations in the hand of Destouches. Written in
chronological order. Written at the head of the first page is:
"Journal de me campagne sur le vaisseau du Duc de Bourgogne annee
1780". The last three pages are blank. Title supplied by
cataloger. Subjects:
Ternay, Charles-Henri-Louis d'Arsac, 1722-1780. ; Destouches,
Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794. ; Admirals -- France. ;
Duc de Bourgogne (Ship) ; United States -- History -- Revolution,
1775-1783 -- Personal narratives. ; United States -- History --
Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French. ; United States --
History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations. Form/Genre:
Military records France 18th century. (aat) ; Military records
United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) ; Personal papers France
18th century. (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. Cataloging Notes:
Ternay, Charles-Henri-Louis d'Arsac, 1722-1780 is not established.
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