i m a research services librarian here at the society of the cincinnati and i am so pleased to be able to speak to you today about these three magnificent items we have on the table here today all involving the french experience during the american war. war wouldtionary never have seen such a swift conclusion were it not for the arrival at newport, rhode island of the french army in 1780. the collaboration of french and american leadership on land and at sea after the arrival of rochambeau s forces led to the surrender of cornwallis at yorktown. a landmarkear was year in augmenting the society s collections documenting the french experience in the american war. in particular, two narratives shine the light on the impression of american soldiers on the french. we also have a bonus item on display today that was not mentioned in the description, a map showing the french and cannons and the defenses at newport here it the map is part of our robert charles lawrence ferguson colle
american war. in particular, two narratives shine the light on the impression of american soldiers on the french. we also have a bonus item on display today that was not mentioned in the description, a map showing the french and cannons and the defenses at newport here it the map is part of our robert charles lawrence ferguson collection here at the library. one of the narratives was purchased with a gift from a private foundation. the dylan narrative was the gift was another gift. it was published in paris in 1782 and it shows in detail the landscape of newport, rhode island after the army s arrival. the map not only shows major roads, but also fortification, the and kidman s of each regiment, and the placement of the french fleet to protect the harbor. it would have been occupied by british forces from december 1776 through october 1779. many of the tod s inhabitants fled during the first deportation of troops. those who remained were obliged to compete with their occupie
the american revolution institute of the society of cincinnati. just one quick announcement before we begin, we are fortunate enough to become to buy c-span today. please show off all electronic devices. if you do have a question at the end of the presentation, wait until somebody comes to you with a microphone so that you can be michael asking your question. rachel, i am the research services librarian here at the society of the cincinnati. able toleased to be speak to you today about these three magnificent items we have a table today. involving the french experience during the american war. war wouldtionary never have seen such a swift conclusion were it not for the arrival at newport rhode island for the arrival of 5000 soldiers in 1780. the collaboration of french and american leadership on land at sea after the arrival of rochambeau s forces led to the surrender of cornwallis at yorktown. this past year was a landmark year in augmenting the society s collections documen