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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02471.26 |
| From Archive Folder | Items relating to members of Continental Congress, including Congress of 1774 |
| Title | A list of provisions to be furnished by the commisary for the use of the French squadron under the command of Vice Admiral d'Estaing |
| Date | 16 July 1778 |
| Author | Lee, Richard Henry (1732-1794) |
| Document Type | Military document |
| Content Description | List of provisions to be provided by the "Marine Committee" to the "French Squadron" commanded by Admiral d'Estaing. Lists amount needed. Items include bread, salt pork, hog heads & feet, salt fish, cheese, peas, beans, rice, beer, and vinegar. States one third of these provisions must be received immediately, and the rest whenever d'Estaing desires. If any particular articles cannot be obtained, they should be replaced by equal amounts of similar articles, except vinegar which "is indispensable." If the French find they need some items more than others, they can change the quantities to fit this need. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War France Navy Global History and Civics Military Provisions Alcohol American Statesmen |
| People | Lee, Richard Henry (1732-1794) Estaing, Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Comte d' (1729-1794) |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Jean Baptiste Charles Henri Hector, Comte d'Estaing, was a French Vice Admiral sent with twelve battleships and fourteen frigates to assist the colonies during the American Revolution. Also known as the Marquis de Saillans. Richard Henry Lee served as a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, and later as a Senator. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |