who had made a wager with French General Rochambeau regarding the relative accuracy of French and American Artillery by blowing up a British troop transport.
Having served in the American War of Independence under Rochambeau, he was sent in 1789 as deputy to the States-General by the nobles of the bailliage of Péronne, Somme.
It is still owned by descendants of Marquis de Chastellux who was second in command ( 1780 to 1782) to the Comte de Rochambeau who led the French military contingent during the American War of Independence.
The historical Chauvelin was in fact a notable military officer who served with Rochambeau in the American Revolution, and as assistant ambassador to England in the time period depicted.
Being on general Rochambeau's staff for the duration of the war, Chastellux acted as the principal liaison officer between the French commander in chief and George Washington.
Rochambeau sent Brigadier General Marquis de Choisy with Lauzun's Legion, as they marched from Rhode Island to Head of Elk, Maryland, traveled by water to Alexandria, Virginia, and marched to Glouster Courthouse.
One of the important battles of the Haitian Revolution (1791–1804) was fought here at Crete Pierrot wherein Jean-Jacques Dessalines ravaged the French army led by Rochambeau.
During this time Washington had gone to Wethersfield Connecticut and met for five days with Rochambeau to discuss the opportunities for a campaign against the British.
#General Rochambeau and Chevalier Luzerne both urged de Grasse to decide on the Chesapeake.