31 August 1781

Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Monteil's retained copy of a letter discussing personal matters with de Grasse, and suggesting a subordinate for a promotion. Written just after the French fleet arrived in Virginia. Written on board Monteil's ship, the Languedoc, in the Chesapeake Bay.

GLC04322.03

13 October 1781

Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787

Autograph letter signed

Title: to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

Complains about de Grasse rejecting his proposal for a detached action near Chesapeake Bay. Also complains of de Grasse's favoritism towards Admiral Bougainville during the Battle of the Virginia Capes. Charges that de Grasse is not aggressive enough against the English. This is Monteil's retained copy. Written on board Monteil's ship, the Languedoc, in the Chesapeake Bay.

GLC04322.04

19 December 1781

Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henri César Marquis de Castellane Majastre [in French]

Monteil justifies the actions he has taken during his argument with Comte de Grasse. Complains about de Grasse's actions, especially at the Battle of Virginia Capes. Written on board the Ardent, the ship onto which Monteil was demoted, in the "Canal de Ste. Lucie." St. Lucie was the French name for St. Lucia.

GLC04322.07