Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787 to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]

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GLC#
GLC04322.04-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
13 October 1781
Author/Creator
Monteil, Adhemar, Marquis de, 1725-1787
Title
to François Joseph Paul comte de Grasse [in French]
Place Written
s.l.
Pagination
3 p. : Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 18.6 cm
Language
French
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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.

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