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SG(H.782.021
20 Jun 1782:11 (1/36)
London, February 28. Translation of his Most Christian
Majesty's Letter to the Count de Rochambeau. . . [26 lines,
review of victories, discussing abilities of General
Washington and of the French officers,] with the deepest
gratitude towards to author of all prosperity; and in the
intention of addressing my supplications to him for the
continuation of his divine protection, I have written to the
Archbishops and Bishops of my Kingdom, to cause Te Deum to
be sung in the churches of their dioceses; and I address
this letter to you, to inform you, that I desire it may be
likewise sung in the town or camp where you may be with the
corps of troops, the command of which has ben entrusted to
you; and that you give orders, that the ceremony be
performed with all the public rejoicings used in similar
cases: on which I beg of God to keep you in his hold
protection.
Done at Versailles, the 26th day of November, 1781.
(signed) Louis.
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