From the Society of Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey.
Lt.Col. Anne-Louis Toussard was the French consul in New Orleans who wrote about that horrific 1812 hurricane.
Original member of the French Society and Represented Propositus in New Jersey.
Began his service in the American Revolution when he arrived in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in 1777. Joined the Continental Army and served on the staff of General Washington in June 1777. Fought in the Battles of Brandywine and Germantown.
Served at Valley Forge. Aide de camp to Major General Lafayette. Lost his arm in the retreat from Rhode Island. His arm was shattered when he attempted to capture some British artillery.
--Brock-Perry
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