Charles-François de La Bourdonnaye, chevalier de MONTLUC (1746-1802) naval captain, member of the Cincinnati, participated in the American War of Independence. P.A.S., aboard the Sagittaire March 20, 1781; half-page in-8. Departure of the Comte de Grasse for the American War. "The vessel Le Sagittaire is destined to escort ships going to North America. When this vessel wishes to separate from the army of Monsieur le Comte de Grasse, it will place a red and yellow flame at the head of the mainmast, a red flame at the head of the mizzenmast, and fire two cannon shots. At this signal, the St Joseph and all ships destined for North America will follow the Sagittaire. [Montluc, commander of the 50-gun Sagittaire, took part in the capture of Saint-Christophe].