Charles-Augustin de LA TOUCHE DE TRÉVILLE (1712 - 1788), Com - Lot 109

Charles-Augustin de LA TOUCHE DE TRÉVILLE (1712 - 1788), Commander of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, Lieutenant General of the Naval Armies, Commander of the Navy in the Port and Department of ROCHEFORT (His headband engraved with his name and titles.). he distinguished himself during the American War. Signed at Rochefort (Charente-Maritime) on December 14, 1782: "Particular circumstances do not allow Mr de Santo Domingo to continue the Command of the Frigate LA COURAGEUSE. It is consequently ordered that Mr SALBERT DE FORGES Lieutenant de Vaisseau, second-in-command on this Frégate, take command and work actively on the repairs she needs to be able to sail to Brest as soon as possible for disarmament." 1 page (32 x 20 cm)