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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Armand , Charles Teffin , Marquis de la Rouarie
Armand, Charles Teffin, Marquis de la Rouarie,
French military officer; born near Rennes, in 1756; came to America in 1777, and entered the Continental army as a volunteer.
He received the commission of colonel, and commanded a small corps, to which was attached a company of cavalry who acted as the police of camps.
He was an exceedingly active officer, and was highly esteemed by Washington.
In February. 1780, his corps was incorporated with that of Pulaski, who was killed at Savannah a few months before.
In March, 1783, his services throughout the war from 1777 were recognized, and he was created a brigadier-general.
Returning to France, he took part in the Revolution there, and was for a time a prisoner in the Bastile.
The execution of Louis XVI.
gave such a shock to his nervous system that he sank under it and died, Jan. 30, 1793.
Civic Feast in Medford.
The Columbian Centinel of Jan. 30, 1793, contains the following account of the Civic Festival held to Commemorate the success of the French people in their fight for Liberty.
Paper in possession of Benjamin F. Fenton.
THE Civic Feast was celebrated at Medford, on the 24th inst. by a large number of the citizens of that town, and the following patriotick Toasts given.
1. The United States of America.
2. Victory and Happiness to our Illustrious Allies, the Patriotic Citizens of France.
3. The Gallant Officers and Soldiers of the French Army.
4. The National Convention of France—May they plan such a Constitution of Government as shall give Joy and Safety to their Constituents—and enlighten all Europe.
5. The Patriot of Patriots, George Washington, President of the United States of America.
6. The American Congress.
7. May the alliance subsisting between France and America be perpetual.
8. Governor Hancock, and the Patriots of Mass