Physical Description:
1 document (2 p.) ; 37 cm. Notes:
Autograph bill of provisions, signed by Gradire, listing the
quantities and costs of food and wine provisions for Destouches'
use on his ship. At the top of the first page is written: "Facture
des provisions chargees par ordre & pour couple & risque de
Monsieur Destouches Capitaine de vaisseau du Roy & a sou adresse a
Rochefort sur la Barque le Saint Pierre du Port". The bill of
provisions is signed and dated on the second page. Title supplied
by cataloger. Subjects:
Gradire, David. ; Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet,
1727-1794. ; France. Marine -- Provisioning. ; United States --
History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French. ;
Bordeaux (France) Form/Genre:
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. Cataloging Notes:
Gradire, David is not established.
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