Autograph letter, written and signed by George Washington's secretary, signed Geo. Washington. Washington discusses the importance of an American victory in the battle for independence, including the importance of America's allies. He also discusses logistics regarding troops, ships, artillery, expeditions and various important geographical locations. Washington expresses his hope for Spain to join the American cause and its allies.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807 United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French Strategy Letters (correspondence) United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) Military records United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat)
Source
Papers of Charles-René-Dominique Sochet Destouches, 1754-1804 (bulk 1780-1781) ; Orderly Books of the American Revolution. mssDE Box 1 Manuscripts, Huntington Digital Library
Provenance
Purchased from the American Art Association, 1926.
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