Physical Description:
1 letter (2) p. ; 23 cm. Notes:
Autograph letter, signed by George Washington, likely to
Destouches. Washington expresses gratitude for Destouches' (and
French) assistance and discusses strategic placements of troops and
ships off the coast of Virginia. Subjects:
Washington, George, 1732-1799. ; Destouches,
Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794. ; United States --
History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French. ; United
States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations. Form/Genre:
Letters (correspondence) United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat)
; Military records United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) ;
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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