Rochambeau Speech in Williamsburg 1782 June 23

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Rochambeau Speech in Williamsburg, Manuscript #MS 1934.2, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Rochambeau Speech in Williamsburg, Manuscript #MS 1934.2, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Mentions the strength of the friendship that binds him to the Americans and his pleasure at receiving their hospitality. Speaks high ly of George Washington. Manuscript is not i n Rochambeau's hand and is undated; date assinged is that of his departure from Williamsburg. Has a hand-drawn decorative border.

Biographical / historical:

Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau (July 1, 1725 – May 10, 1807) was a French aristocrat, soldier, and a Marshal of France who participated in the American revolution.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1934
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 page.