Scope and Content Note
The papers of Philippe-Henri, Marquis de Ségur (1724-1801) span the years 1781-1788 and consist of military records pertaining to the administration of the French army during the period 1781-1783. Subjects include troop assignments, supply allocations, rewards for officers and men, and French participation in the American Revolution. Correspondence focuses on the commands of Charles Destouches Andrault, Marquis de Langeron, marachel de camp and commandant at Brest, and Marie-François-Henri de Franquetot, duc de Coigny, marachel de camp and inspector of French infantry.