Petition, September 15, 1778.

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Petition, September 15, 1778.

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1778 petition written in French to the Honorable Captain Bowman, commanding officer at Cahokia, requesting that Gratiot be found guilty by default.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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L'Ardoise, Elizabeth Bizet.

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French woman living in the Spanish section of St. Louis in Illinois claimed to have been attacked by Charles Gratiot, a merchant in Cahokia, Ill. who failed to appear in court on the date ordered. Represented in court by her son, Joseph Vachard L'Ardoise. From the description of Petition, September 15, 1778. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 48528764 ...

Gratiot, Charles, 1786-1855

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Born in Missouri, 1788, the son of Charles Gratiot and Victoire Chouteau; appointed to West Point by Jefferson; graduated from the academy, 1806 as 2nd lieutenant of engineers; captain, 1808; served with distinction in War of 1812; major, 1815; lieutenant colonel, 1819; from 1819 to 1829 erected forces of Hampton Roads, including Fortress Monroe; became colonel and principal engineer, Bureau of Topographical Engineer, Washington, in 1828; appointed inspector of West Point; held offices until Dec...