Deposition, France, at the instance of Destouches, 1764 August 8.
Agent
Original form
Giraud, author.
Description
Physical Description:
1 deposition (4 p.) ; 34 cm. Notes:
Autograph deposition, taken at the instance of
Charles-René-Dominique Sochet Destouches, relating to an incident
during the stay of the naval transport ship Garonne in the harbor
of Leoganne, France. The deposition is signed by Giraud on the
fourth page; his signature is followed by the mark of 10 others,
"Les dix autres out faits leur marque". The deposition is dated "le
huit aout 1764" in the last line on the fourth page. Title supplied
by cataloger. Subjects:
Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794. ;
Depositions. ; Evidence (Law) ; Witnesses. ; Admirals --
France. Form/Genre:
Military records 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.
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