The Marquis de Monteil to Fran?ois Joseph Paul comte de Grasse complaining about favoritism and tactics [in French], 13 October 1781
Auteur : Adhemar Monteil (Marquis de)
Date de publication : 1781
Éditeur : Non disponible
Nombre de pages : Non disponible
Résumé du livre
Complains about de Grasse rejecting his proposal for a detached action near Chesapeake Bay. Also complains of de Grasse's favoritism towards Admiral Bougainville during the Battle of the Virginia Capes. Charges that de Grasse is not aggressive enough against the English. This is Monteil's retained copy. Written on board Monteil's ship, the Languedoc, in the Chesapeake Bay.