Howard C. Rice papers, 1965-1975.

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Howard C. Rice papers, 1965-1975.

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Consists of papers relating to the preparation of THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGNS OF ROCHAMBEAU'S ARMY, 1780-1783 (1972), which was translated and edited by Rice and Anne S. K. Brown and published in two volumes: Volume I containing the journals of Jean Clermont-Crevecoeur, Jean Baptiste Verger, and Louis-Alexandre Berthier; Volume II containing itineraries, maps, and views prepared by Berthier illustrating the campaigns of the French army under Rochambeau during the American Revolution.

9.5 linear ft. (22 archival boxes)

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Princeton University Library

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