Letter signed Baron de Carondelet, New Orleans, to Monsieur [Charles Dehault] DeLassus, [New Madrid], May 31, 1797
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Identifier: A3146-00010
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French
- Alonzo J. Tullock Louisiana History Collection | Carondelet Series, 1794-1797 | Baron de Carondelet Letters (original), 1794-1797 | Letter signed Baron de Carondelet, New Orleans, to Monsieur [Charles Dehault] DeLassus, [New Madrid]. 4pp. (1 sheet). French. Discusses arrival of American forces at Holstein; reiterates his order that if the English attack St. Louis that Delassus is to move to Ste. Genevieve and leave the captain of the militia in charge at New Madrid; sent Pierre Delassus’ brevet as commander of New Bourbon, providing exact instructions regarding the documents needed in order to procure him the rank and pay of a captain in the army; specifically mentions Delassus’ rank of Lt. Colonel and Commander at New Madrid; laments his inability to help Tardiveau; requests Derbigny come to New Orleans. English translations (3): 1 handwritten, 2 typescripts., 1797 May 31
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