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CHARLES HECTOR THEODAT ESTAING: (1729 - 1794) "Compte D'Estaing" French admiral who's inept actio...

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CHARLES HECTOR THEODAT ESTAING: (1729 - 1794)  Compte D'Estaing  French admiral who's inept actio...
CHARLES HECTOR THEODAT ESTAING: (1729 - 1794) "Compte D'Estaing" French admiral who's inept actions at Newport and Savannah cast great doubt on France's ability to assist the United States during the American Revolution. War date A.D.S. "Estaing" 1p. oblong 8vo., "On board the Languedoc" [likely still in the French West Indies], Aug. 15, 1779 in French assigning a Mr. de Saint Laurent, a seaman on guard duty on the vessel Le Marseillaise to perform the duties of an ensign on the same ship. Right margin ragged, otherwise near fine condition. $500-700