Autograph letter : Wissembourg, France, to Mme. de Montesson, n.p., 1792 Aug. 9.

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Autograph letter : Wissembourg, France, to Mme. de Montesson, n.p., 1792 Aug. 9.

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Probably written by Joseph Masclet. Refers to rumors that Valence does not support the duc d'Orléans. Masclet comments on the war activities of the French army. Mentions generals Armand-Louis de Biron, Adam Philippe de Custine, and François Christophe Kellermann. Masclet also writes that he plans to ask Lafayette for a letter of recommendation to George Washington, as he wishes to live in the United States.

1 item (4 p.) ; 25 x 19 cm.

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