mixed material monographic fre eng 1 1 Journal (1710 Oct. 10-1713 May 15), in French, entitled "Relation du Voiage [au] L'Amerique par Monsieur L. C. D. Q. D. B.," describing (in two parts) two separate voyages from France to the French West Indies, written by an unknown French ensign. On the first voyage, the writer accompanied Lt. General Phelippaux (marquis de Raymond-Balthazar Phelypeaux) from Brest to Martinique; included are descriptions of fortifications, military and commercial affairs, blacks, education, and a trip to Saint-Domingue. On the second voyage (1712 Mar. 31-1713 May 15), which involved a 6-vessel military squadron sent from Toulon to Surinam, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Antigua, and Montserrat, he describes military activities in Surinam, Guadeloupe and Curaçao. The entire journal is indexed. Open to research. Microfilm edition available, no. 17,539. Collection material in French, with English translation. marquis de Phelypeaux, Raymond Balthazar 1650-1713 Blacks Martinique Education Martinique Ports of entry France Brest Ports of entry France Toulon Antigua Description and travel Curaçao Description and travel France Colonies France History, Naval 18th century Guadeloupe Description and travel Haiti Description and travel Martinique Description and travel Montserrat Description and travel Suriname Description and travel Naval officers, French mm 78066217 Open to research. DLC 790320 20260227111627.0 mm 78066217