Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Rochambeau Speech in Williamsburg, Manuscript #MS 1934.2, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1934

Biographical Information

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.

Scope and Content

Mentions the strength of the friendship that binds him to the Americans and his pleasure at receiving their hospitality. Speaks high ly of George Washington. Manuscript is not i n Rochambeau's hand and is undated; date assinged is that of his departure from Williamsburg. Has a hand-drawn decorative border.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, ccomte de, 1725-1807
• Washington, George, 1732-1799

Geographical Names:

• United States - History - Revolution - 1775-1783 - Participation - Foreign
• Williamsburg (Va.) - Officials and employees - History - 18th century