French letters, 1793

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Language:
French

Background

Scope and content:

Armand-Louis de Gontaut-Biron, Duc de Lauzun, requests copies of his letters of {April} 17, 19 and 21 {1793} to the minister of war.

A response to a letter which informed Adam-Philippe, Comte de Custine of the differences existing between General {?} Becourt commanding at Peronne and the administrative corps of Cambrai. To prevent further difficulties, he relieves Becourt of command.

Biographical / historical:

Unavailable.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1931
Arrangement:

Chronological.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
2 items.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Letters (correspondence)