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Items pertaining to General Jean Rochambeau [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC04837

[Print of General Jean Rochambeau on horseback]

GLC04837.02

to Henry Knox

General Washington writes a letter marked "private" to Knox, Chief of Artillery for the Continental Army. Recently consulted the Count de Rochambeau, a French General, and through France's aid, the Continental Army may be able to gain naval...

GLC02437.09372

to Henry Knox

Washington encloses letters "under flying Seals" to the Count de Rochambeau and the Marquis de Chastellux "introductory of Mr. Swan." Also includes certificates for Lieutenants Seaver and Henley (no documents included). Discusses suspending a...

GLC02437.09405

[Articles of capitulation settled at Yorktown]

List of articles dictating the surrender of Cornwallis (Lieutenant General of Britain) to George Washington, the Count de Rochambeau (Lieutenant General of the French army), and the Comte de Grasse (Lieutenant General of the naval armies of France)...

GLC02437.09555

to Dirck Romeyn

Varick says his he spent all of the previous night on "public letters" which now occupy all his time, and must be brief. He says Luzerne stopped with them on his way to meet Rochambeau, Ternay, and Lafayette. This would be the Frenchmen's first...

GLC03265

The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781

One engraving entitled The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781 dated circa 1819. Features British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American...

GLC08878.1309

[William Ellery's copy of Rochambeau's response to the address of the General Assembly of Rhode Island].

Expresses France's dedication to providing military aid to the American Revolution, and the deference of French troops to George Washington's command. Rochambeau arrived in Rhode Island on July 10. Written on a faded, pale greenish paper. The version...

GLC06421

to James Madison

The letter discusses financing of the war by Virginia, performance of Virginia troops in the war, military situation in South Carolina. Also mentions: Virginia and taxes, Virginia and contributions to war, Charleston, SC, Comte de Grasse, Comte de...

GLC00099.085

to James Madison

The letter discusses news of the War in West Indies, situation at Charleston, SC, plight of Pendleton's nephew, a British prisoner there, acknowledgment of U.S. Independence by the Dutch (John Adams, Ambassador), powers of Congress, settlement of pre...

GLC00099.090

to Francois Marie, comte de Aboville

Responds to Aboville's last letter (see GLC02437.01350). Discusses the loss of cannon: "Your surprize and astonishment must have been great indeed that Machines so important and essential to the defence of a country would be placed in so negligent a...

GLC02437.01365

to Thomas Sim Lee

Declares he intended to return to Annapolis but was unable due to circumstances outside of his control. Delivered to Colonel Carrington the horses Governor Lee provided, for use in the Southern States, but one died before they reached Alexandria....

GLC02437.01290

to Henry Knox [in French]

Discusses abandoned cannon in Virginia. Writes at the urging of the Comte de Rochambeau, who is sure Knox was unaware of them. (See GLC02437.01365, Knox's response, written in English.)

GLC02437.01350

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00991

to Francois Jean, marquis de Chastellux

Writes that it would ill suit "the gratitude of my heart were I to omit writing a line to you by so good an opportunity as his Excellency the Minister of France." Hopes that he is happy with how the campaigns are proceeding and hopes the next...

GLC02437.01366

to William Knox

Recently arrived in Wethersfield with Generals George Washington and Duportail to meet General Rochambeau and Admiral Louis Jacques comte de Barras de Saint-Laurant to discuss "matters of great consequence." Expresses relief regarding William's...

GLC02437.00953

to William Knox

Informs his brother William that the business of the meeting held in Wethersfield between Generals George Washington and Rochambeau did not finish until the morning of 25 May. Rochambeau left 24 May. Knox expects to arrive at New Windsor, New York...

GLC02437.00954

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00990

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox....

GLC02437.00987

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00988

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...

GLC02437.00992

[Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed. Certificate to pay Thomas Lloyd Halsey, a shipping merchant and French consular agent, for providing supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Halsey states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William Knox...

GLC02437.01008

to Henry Knox

Jonathan Trumbull Jr., Washington's secretary, requests Knox to have the [gun] carriages completed in order to be sent with Count Rochambeau to France.

GLC02437.02133

[Certificate for Andrew Billings Esq. for engravings for two pieces of cannon]

Written and signed for Knox by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Writes, "This is to certify that, in consequence of orders from His Excellency the Commander in Chief, Andrew Billings Esq. has engraved certain devices upon two pieces of cannon...

GLC02437.01746

[Report of General Knox's letter to Dr. Gordon]

Later copy. Apparently an excerpt of GLC02437.03257, outlining an incident between General George Washington, the Comte de Grasse, General Rochambeau, General Henry Knox, and Lord Cornwallis. Note at top of page reads, "Report of Genl Knox's letter...

GLC02437.03258