Ms. L.S. : Saint-Michel [Saint-Domingue] au Général Leclerc, 1802 Feb. 20.

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Ms. L.S. : Saint-Michel [Saint-Domingue] au Général Leclerc, 1802 Feb. 20.

Relates recent military operations begun to reclaim the island from the rebels. On verso--a report of his meeting up with Adjunct Commander Andrieux whose brigade had just fought with rebel forces; probably those of Christophe, lieutenant to Toussaint.

1 item (2 p.) ; 31 cm.

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Leclerc, Charles, 1772-1802

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Rochambeau, Donatien Marie Joseph de Vimeur, vicomte de, 1750-1813

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Donatien Marie Joseph de Vimeur Rochambeau was a French General and Colonial Governor. He was born in Paris, France, on August 7, 1750. He began his military career by fighting with his father in the American War of Independence. His success gained promotions, and he played a key role in campaigns in Saint Domingue, eventually confronting Governor Toussaint Louverture. Beating Louverture, he was captured by other forces on the island but was later returned to France. He died on October 20, 1813,...