Charles Eugène Gabriel de La Croix, marquis de Castries (1727-1801).

Instruction pour la direction & régie des paquebots établis pour communiquer du Havre & de Bordeaux aux colonies françoises, aux isles de France & de Bourbon, aux Isles du Vent & sous le Vent, & les États-unies de l’Amérique.

Paris. Imprimerie Royale, 1787.

4°. 12 pp.

Modern paper wrappers.

This pamphlet marks the establishment of the Maritime Post in the French colonies, including those in the United States and the Caribbean. Authored under the directive of Maréchal de Castries, who served as Secretary of State for the Navy from 1780 to 1787, the document provides comprehensive instructions for the embarkation of mail ships. It offers a detailed examination of the conditions for personnel, covering aspects such as their numbers and wages, as well as the quality and quantity of shipped goods, including foodstuffs. This pamphlet is an invaluable resource for understanding the logistics and regulations of maritime mail services during this period.

Condition: browned, otherwise in very good condition.