This book is a memorial to Peter Landais, a French naval officer who served in the American Revolution. The book includes an account of Landais' life and service, as well as a justification for his conduct during the war. The book also includes letters of support from prominent figures of the time, including Benjamin Franklin and John Paul Jones. The book offers insights into the complexities of the American Revolution and the role of foreign actors in the conflict. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.