Adam Philippe, comte de Custine letter of recommendation (RLC.Ms.512)
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Collection Overview
| Title: | Adam Philippe, comte de Custine letter of recommendation |
| Date range: | 1782 |
| Creator: | Custine, Adam Philippe, comte de, 1740-1793 |
| Extent: | 0.01 linear feet (1 folder) |
| Abstract: | Adam Phillippe, comte de Custine (1740-1793) was the colonel of the Saintonge regiment, part of the French expeditionary force led by Comte de Rochambeau (1725-1807), during the American Revolutionary War. In this document, written in French, Custine lists the various soldiers in his regiment and explains why they are deserving of payment, a pension, or promotion. |
| Language of materials: | French. |
| Repository: | Redwood Library and Athenaeum |
| Collection number: | RLC.Ms.512 |
