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| H. Wager Halleck , A. M. , Lieut. of Engineers, U. S. Army ., Elements of Military Art and Science; or, Course of Instruction in Strategy, Fortification, Tactis of Battles &c., Embracing the Duties of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Engineers. Adapted to the Use of Volunteers and Militia. | 2 | 0 | Browse | Search |
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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.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hilliard d'auberteuil , Michel Rene 1751 -1785 (search)
Hilliard d'auberteuil, Michel Rene 1751-1785
Author; born in Rennes, France, Jan. 31, 1751; was a lawyer in Santo Domingo, and during the Revolutionary War visited the United States.
He was the author of Historical and political essays on the Anglo-Americans; History of the administration of Lord North, from 1770 until 1782, in the War of North America, etc. He died in Santo Domingo, W. I., in 1785.