(MARINE.) Joseph Bernard, de CHABERT, Marquis de COGOLIN (To - Lot 289

(MARINE.) Joseph Bernard, de CHABERT, Marquis de COGOLIN (Toulon 1724-1805) Naval officer, Squadron Leader during the American War of Independence, Vice-Admiral in 1792, Geographer and Astronomer. Acad. Sciences - Letter signed "Le Chevalier de COGOLIN" Aboard the vessel "LE SÉDUISANT", May 31, 1784: "I have the honor of informing Messieurs les Commandants des Bâtiments de la Rade that Mr. Admiral REYUST is leaving today, as planned. The chain which remained open until near the Comédie, out of consideration for him, will be closed at the usual time. That is, at sunset. The General's intention is that the rowing boats should leave the Port before the chain closes. The King of Sweden is expected here at eleven o'clock in the morning. He will be able to go into the harbor at once, the General desires that all the Bâtiments be in low gear." 1p in-4°.