Though this inscription dubs Washington a marshal of France, it seems uncertain whether the title was correctly applied. It is said that when Colonel Laurens was special ambassador to France, a discussion arose as to the command of the united armies in America. Of course Laurens insisted firmly that Washington must have absolute control; but Count de Rochambeau, an old lieutenant-general, could be commanded only by the king or a maréchal de France. Laurens with ready wit solved the difficulty by suggesting that Washington be made a maréchal. This suggestion was carried out, and the French at Yorktown addressed Washington as Monsieur le Maréchal. On the other hand, when Lamont, in his volume of poems, addressed Washington by his French title of maréchal, Washington wrote to him in 1785, saying: “I am not a marshal of France, nor do I hold any commission or fill any office whatever under that government.” This letter would appear to be conclusive evidence. The bowl also bears a fur-cap portrait of Franklin, the print of the soldier and the British lion described in No. 106, with the legend, “By virtue and valor we have freed our country,” and also the “spatch-cock” American eagle and shield. 14. Washington. On Horseback. Liverpool. This print is similar to No. 13, but is apparently of earlier manufacture. The mounted figure has the right arm raised. One is upon an octagonal Liverpool plate in the Huntington Collection, and has the inscription, “His Excellency George Washington.” 15. Washington. Portrait. Liverpool. Small portrait of Washington in black print on Liverpool pitcher, with a design of Liberty cap and flags, and the verses: “As he tills your rich glebe your old peasant shall tell, While his bosom with Liberty glows, How your Warren expired, how Montgomery fell, And how Washington humbled your foes.” 16. Washington. Medallion. Liverpool. A background of weeping willows. In the foreground a monument surmounted by an urn and bearing a medallion portrait of Washington. Beneath this the arms of the Washington family, and crossed swords with palm or laurel branches. Above the entire design the words, “Washington in Glory.” This design resembles No. 3, but is smaller. On the reverse of the pitcher, a design of Ceres and Pomona at either side of a cannon, and a spread eagle with the words, “Peace, Plenty, and Independence.” 17. Washington. Map of United States. Staffordshire.