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Rochambeau speech in Williamsburg(1782 June 23)

  • MS 1934.2
  • Microfilm: M-1561
  • Transcript: TR/00/1782/Jun 23
  • 2 pp.

Comte de Rochambeau’s speech of thanks for support to mayor and people of Williamsburg. Mentions the strength of the friendship that binds him to the Americans and his pleasure at receiving their hospitality. Speaks highly of George Washington. Manuscript is not in Rochambeau’s hand and is undated; date assigned is that of his departure from Williamsburg. Has a hand-drawn decorative border.

Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau (July 1, 1725–May 10, 1807) was a French aristocrat, soldier, and a Marshal of France who participated in the American revolution.

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