Autograph journal, unsigned, by Charles-Henri-Louis d'Arsac Ternay, describing his time and experiences on board the ship Duc de Bourgogne, March 1, 1780 through December 9, 1780. Some marginal notes and emendations in the hand of Destouches. Written in chronological order. Written at the head of the first page is: "Journal de me campagne sur le vaisseau du Duc de Bourgogne annee 1780". The last three pages are blank. Title supplied by cataloger.
Ternay, Charles-Henri-Louis d'Arsac, 1722-1780 Destouches, Charles-René-Dominique Sochet, 1727-1794 Admirals--France Duc de Bourgogne (Ship) United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations Military records France 18th century. (aat) Military records United States Revolution, 1775-1783. (aat) Personal papers France 18th century. (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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