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Autograph letter signed. 1 1/2 pages, 4to. "Ville De paris a 1 heur apres mid.", 1781 Sep 24 Box 3, Folder 194

A sudden change of plans, that, as soon as the winds will permit, he will sail from the Bay, and gives instructions as to how to return the infantry and artillery troops to the West Indies.

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  3. Correspondence to Rochambeau, 1780-1794
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  5. Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de

Autograph letter signed. 1 1/2 pages, 4to. With 3 enclosures, all in French: "Copie d'une Lettre de Mr. le Comte de Grasse à M. le Chevalier de la Luzerne, du Cap le 28. Juillet 1781." 2 pages, folio, mostly in code with interlinear decode; "Copie d'une Lettre trouvée à Bord d'un paque bot D'Antigue qui a été pris et conduit dans le Port de Philadelphie...Signé Richd. Nash. - Antigue le 6. Aout 1781." 1 1/2 pages 4to.; "A Philadelphie le 21 aout 1781." 1 1/2 pages, 4to. Philadelphia., 1781 Aug 21 Box 3, Folder 169

The latest news from de Grasse. He encloses a copy of the Admiral's letter to him which is substantially the same as de Grasse's letter to Rochambeau. The other two enclosures relate to news of the return of Admiral Hood's fleet to England.

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Autograph letter signed. 1 1/2 pages, folio. Philadelphia., [1780] Jul 23 Box 2, Folder 121

Assures Rochambeau that derogatory information which had been given him concerning the strength of the American army is not correct, and that Lafayette's estimate of the troops which can be raised is not exaggerated. He also writes that he believes that Washington would be willing to take advice from Rochambeau.

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  2. ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS AND ROCHAMBEAU FAMILY CARTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE, 1669-1823
  3. Correspondence to Rochambeau, 1780-1794
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Autograph letter signed. 1 page, 4to., 1781 Oct 12 Box 3, Folder 202

Forwards a Hessian officer's request for news of his friends in Yorktown. A list of the officers accompanies the letter. He also refers to ship movements in connection with the siege.

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  2. ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS AND ROCHAMBEAU FAMILY CARTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE, 1669-1823
  3. Correspondence to Rochambeau, 1780-1794
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  5. Grasse, François Joseph Paul de Grasse, comte de

Autograph letter signed. 1 page, 4to. "Cape henry a bord de la ville de paris." Addressed on p. 4., 1781 Sep 2 Box 4, Folder 223

An appeal to hasten the march to Virginia. See The Writings of George Washington, ed. John C. Fitzpatrick, vol. 23, p. 10.

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  2. ROCHAMBEAU PAPERS AND ROCHAMBEAU FAMILY CARTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE, 1669-1823
  3. Correspondence to Rochambeau, 1780-1794
  4. FRENCH NAVY IN AMERICA
  5. Duportail, Louis le Beque