Manuscript Division Philippe-Henri, Marquis de Ségur, Papers

Philippe-Henri, Marquis de Ségur, Papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS39446

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.

Dates

Creation: 1781-1788

Language of Materials

Collection material in French

Access and Restrictions

The papers of Philippe-Henri, Marquis de Ségur are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.

Copyright Status

It is the researcher's responsibility to determine requirements of domestic copyright laws and international treaties and conventions.

Extent

440 items
3 containers
6 linear feet

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Additional Description

Abstract

French army officer, minister of war, and ambassador to Russia from France. Military records pertaining to the administration of the French army (France. Armée) during the period 1781-1783, including French participation in the American Revolution.

Arrangement of the Papers

This collection is organized chronologically in three bound volumes.

Catalog Record

https://lccn.loc.gov/mm82039446

Acquisition Information

The papers of Philippe-Henri, Marquis de Ségur, French army officer, minister of war, and ambassador to Russia from France, were purchased by the Library of Congress in 1898.

Processing History

The papers of Philippe-Henri, Marquis de Ségur were organized in bound volumes after being received by the Library of Congress in 1898. The finding aid was created in 2016.