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- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Jean Paul Francois De Noailles.
London, ENG - 9 March 1777
General Lafayette letter to father in law the Duke D'Ayen...I have found a peculiar opportunity of distinguishing myself, and of learning a soldiers trade: I am a general officer in the army of the United States of America.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Lafayette.
On Board The Victory - 30 March 1777
General Lafayette letter to wife...I shall not arrive at Charlestown for eight or ten days. It will be a great pleasure to me to land...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Madame Lafayette.
Charleston, SC - 19 June 1777
General Lafayette letter to wife...I shall now speak to you, my love, about the country and its inhabitants, who are as agreeable as my enthusiasm had led me to imagine.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Madame Lafayette.
Philadelphia, PA - 12 September 1777
General Lafayette letter to wife...I must begin by telling you that I am perfectly well, because I must end by telling you that we fought seriously last night
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to unknown.
unknown - 1 October 1777
General Lafayette letter to wife...I was encouraged to take this measure by a slight wound...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Haddonfield, PA - 26 November 1777
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...I went down to this place since the day before yesterday, in order to be acquainted of all the roads and grounds around the enemy.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Jean Paul Francois De Noailles.
Camp Gulph, PA - 16 December 1777
General Lafayette letter to father in law the Duke D'Ayen...The bad season is fortunately drawing near; the English ships will be obliged to quit their confounded cruising stations...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Valley Forge, PA - 31 December 1777
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...I should have much reproached myself the liberty I took of writing to your excellency, if I had believed it could engage you in the trouble of answering that letter.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Madame Lafayette.
Valley Forge, PA - 6 January 1778
General Lafayette letter to wife...What a date, my dearest love, and from what a region I am now writing, in the month of January!
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Hemingtown - 9 February 1778
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...I go on very slowly; sometimes drenched by rain, sometimes covered by snow, and not entertaining many handsome thoughts...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Albany, NY - 19 February 1778
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...Why am I so far from you and what business had the board of war to hurry me through the ice and snow without knowing what I should do, neither what they were doing themselves?
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Albany, NY - 25 March 1778
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...I have received a letter from the board and a resolve of congress, by which you are directed to recall me and the Baron de Kalb...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Madame Lafayette.
Valley Forge, PA - 14 April 1778
General Lafayette letter to wife...If thirty opportunities were to present themselves at once, my dearest love, you may rest assured that I would write thirty letters...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Valley Forge, PA - 19 May 1778
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...Give me leave, now, to present you with some observations delivered to me by many officers in that brigade...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Providence, RI - 6 August 1778
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...I willingly part with the half of my detachment, though I had a great dependence upon them, as you find it convenient to the good of the service.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Madame Lafayette.
Bristol, RI - 11 September 1778
General Lafayette letter to father...I received, with heartfelt gratitude, the advice you gave me to remain here during this campaign...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Benjamin Franklin.
Havre, FRA - 29 August 1779
General Lafayette letter to Dr. Franklin ...the goodness of the United States to me has ever been such, that on every occasion it far surpasses any idea I could have conceived.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Havre, FRA - 7 October 1779
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...Not a line from you, my dear, general, has yet arrived into my hands, and though several ships from America...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to De Vergennes.
Versailles, FRA - 2 February 1780
General Lafayette letter to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier VERGENNES...I must begin by observing that this commission is not only a military and political, but also a social affair...
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Boston, MA - 27 April 1780
General Lafayette letter to General Washington...I have affairs of the utmost importance which I should at first communicate to you alone.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to De Rochambeau.
Camp - 18 August 1780
General Lafayette letter to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier ROCHAMBEAU...I observed a few sentences in it which, without being individually applied to me, prove to me that my last epistle displeased you.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
, NY - 13 November 1780
How far the sending of the Pennsylvanians towards Aquakanac, and going ourselves to the Hackensac position, may awaken the enemy, I cannot pretend to say.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paramus, NJ - 28 November 1780
Unless, however, you were to cast your eye on a man who, I think, would suit better than any other in the world. Hamilton is, I confess, the officer whom I should like to see in that station.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Philadelphia, PA - 2 March 1781
Your Excellency remembers that our shortest calculation for the arrival of the troops at the Head of Elk was for the 6th of March. I am happy to inform you that they will be there this day or to-morrow early
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Head Of Elk River, MD - 7 March 1781
Contrary winds, heavy rains, disappointments of vessels, and every inconvenience for which we had no remedy, have been, from the day of my arrival, combined against our embarkation.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Anthony Wayne.
Mouth Of Elk River, MD - 9 March 1781
General Lafayette letter to Anthony Wayne... I Hope to Meet some of our Allies, and immediately to Act Against the forces under Arnold...
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
York, NY - 15 March 1781
On my arrival yesterday afternoon, I found that Baron De Steuben had been very active in making preparations, and, agreeably to what he tells me, we shall have five thousand militia ready to operate.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Williamsburg, VA - 25 March 1781
My surprise at not hearing of the French fleet was, I confess, very great, nor could I reconcile my mind to this uncertainty. But intelligence, received yesterday, has put it out of doubt, that they have done their best endeavours towards the coopera
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Susquehanna Ferry - 13 April 1781
By a letter just received from General Greene, I find that he is strongly of opinion that I must go to the southward. His intention is to carry the seat of war into South Carolina
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Alexandria, VA - 23 April 1781
When the enemy came to your house, many negroes deserted to them. This piece of news did not affect me much, as I little value those concerns.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Bottoms Creek - 4 May 1781
Every mark of friendship I receive from you adds to my happiness, as I love you with all the sincerity and warmth of my heart; and the sentiment I feel for you goes to the very extent of my affections.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Richmond, VA - 8 May 1781
By letters from North Carolina I find that Lord Cornwallis, who, I had been assured, had sailed for Charleston, is advancing towards Halifax.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Camp Wilton - 17 May 1781
The next day the officer returned with the same passport and letter, and informed me that he was now at liberty to declare that Phillips was dead, and Arnold was Commander-in-chief of the British army in Virginia.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Richmond, VA - 24 May 1781
Public stores and private property being removed from Richmond, this place is a less important object. I do not believe it would be prudent to expose the troops for the sake of a few houses, most of which are empty.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Mattapony River, MD - 24 June 1781
My coming into this country has attracted this side a large portion of the enemy's force. In the meanwhile General Wayne was filing off towards Westover, and the remainder of the army to Ruffin's Ferry.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Malvan Hill - 20 July 1781
When I went to the southward, you know I had some private objections. But I became sensible of the necessity there was for the detachment to go, and I knew that, had I returned, there was nobody that could lead them
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Malvan Hill - 30 July 1781
There are, in Hampton Road, thirty transport ships full of troops, most of them red-coats ; there are eight or ten brigs, which have cavalry on board.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Pamunky, VA - 6 August 1781
The embarkation, which I thought and do still think to have been destined to New York, was reported to have sailed up the Bay, and to be bound to Baltimore
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
York River, VA - 21 August 1781
The greater part of the enemy are at York, which they do not as yet fortify ; but are very busy upon Gloucester Neck, where they have a pretty large corps under Colonel Dundas.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Williamsburg, VA - 8 September 1781
Mine of yesterday mentioned that the ships in York River had gone down. Inclosed is an account I receive of an engagement off the Capes.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
York, NY - 30 September 1781
I am far from laughing at the idea of the enemy's making a retreat. It is not very probable ; but it is not impossible. Indeed, they have no other way to escape
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
York, NY - 16 October 1781
Colonel Gimat's battalion led the van, and was followed by that of Colonel Hamilton, who commanded the whole advanced corps. At the same time, a party of eighty men, under Colonel Laurens, turned the redoubt.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
unknown - 29 November 1781
Inclosed you will find some numbers, a copy of which I have kept, and which contain some names that may probably occur in our correspondence.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Boston, MA - 21 December 1781
The moment I arrive in France, I will write to you minutely how things stand, and give you the best accounts in my power.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Cadiz, ESP - 5 February 1783
Were you but such a man as Julius Caesar, or the King of Prussia, I should almost be sorry for you at the end of the great tragedy where you are acting such a part. But, with my dear General, I rejoice at the blessings of a peace where our noble ends
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 9 March 1784
Had I not so perfect a confidence in your friendship, I should very much fear to tire you with my scribbling of this day ; but cannot leave my pen before I have again mentioned my tender, respectful affection to my dear General.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Philadelphia, PA - 10 August 1784
I have already had the pleasure to acquaint you with my arrival in America, and am endeavouring to reach Mount Vernon as soon as possible.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to John Jay.
Albany, NY - 7 October 1784
Until a few days ago, I had no doubt but to hear you had accepted the appointment conferred upon you. My fears, however, have been raised, and with my usual frankness I assure you that your refusal could not but be attended with very bad circumstance
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Albany, NY - 8 October 1784
Everywhere I have met with delays; but so agreeable were they in their nature, that I cannot complain of them. It is not quite the same with the Indian treaty, although the hope to he useful has kept me there longer than I had expected.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Boston, MA - 22 October 1784
On my arrival at Boston, I have been so friendly received, that no words can express my truly affectionate gratitude.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
New York, NY - 21 December 1784
No, my beloved General, our late parting was not by any means a last interview. My whole soul revolts at the idea ; and could I harbour it an instant, indeed, my dear General, it would make me miserable.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 4 July 1785
My dear General, This letter will be delivered by the celebrated M. Houdon, who is going, for your statue, to America.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Sarreguemines, FRA - 14 July 1785
I have been lately visiting some French towns, where I spoke a great deal about American trade, and fully answered the views I had the honor to communicate in a former letter.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Vienna, AUT - 3 September 1785
This letter has been requested of me as an introduction for M. Andre Michaux, whom, for many reasons, I am happy to present.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 10 February 1786
The inclosed, my dear General, is a vocabulary which the Empress of Russia has requested me to have filled up with Indian names, as she has ordered a universal dictionary to be made of all languages.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 26 October 1786
I have been travelling through some garrison towns, in order to preserve the habit of seeing troops and their tactics. Now I am mostly at Fontainbleau, where the Court is residing for a few weeks.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 5 May 1787
he persuaded the King to assemble notable persons of each order, to please them with a plan of Assemblies in each Province, which was much desired, and to get their approbation for new taxes, with which he durst not, by himself, saddle the nation.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 15 October 1787
My dear General, I have a few days ago written to you by M. de Moustier, the new Minister from this Court. He is a sensible and honest man, with whom I think that the people of America will be satisfied.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 1 January 1788
It is needless for me to tell you, that I read the new proposed Constitution with an unspeakable eagerness and attention. I have admired it, and find in it a bold, large, and solid frame for the Confederation.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 25 May 1788
Permit me once more, my beloved General, to insist on your acceptance of the Presidency.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 17 March 1790
Our revolution is getting on as well as it can, with a nation that has swallowed liberty at once, and is still liable to mistake licentiousness for freedom.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 28 August 1790
For God's sake, my dear General, take care of your health ! Do not devote yourself so much to the Cabinet, while your habit of life has, from your young years, accustomed you to constant exercise.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 7 March 1791
Whatever expectations I had conceived of a speedy termination to our revolutionary troubles, I still am tossed about in the ocean of factions and commotions of every kind.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 3 May 1791
The rage of parties, even among the patriots, is gone as far as it is possible, short of bloodshed ; but, although hatreds are far from subsiding, matters do not appear so ill disposed as they formerly were towards a collision among the supporters of
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington.
Paris, FRA - 6 June 1791
The Assembly has put an end to her existence by a new convocation ; has unfitted her own members for immediate reelection and places in the Executive; and is now reducing the Constitution to a few principal articles
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Dolly Madison.
Paris, FRA - 10 April 1811
General LAFAYETTE letter to Dolly Madison.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Albert Gallatin.
Paris, FRA - 25 May 1814
I am much obliged to you for the care you have been pleased to take of my patents, and still more grateful for the beneficial kindness I have experienced from you in the whole course of that transaction.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to William Crawford.
Paris, FRA - 26 May 1814
I passed the last evening in company with the Emperor Alexander, who, however prepossessed in his favor, has surpassed my expectations.
- Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Albert Gallatin.
Paris, FRA - 3 June 1814
Here is, however, another copy of the observations which I had put under the eyes of Emperor Alexander, while I transmitted to him, through a particular friend, the excellent and more extensive note of Mr. Crawford.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to John Jay.
Monticello, VA - 10 November 1824
As soon as I found myself once more on the happy shore of America, one of my first inquiries was after you, and the means to get to my old friend.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Daniel Webster.
La Grange, FR - 28 December 1825
You are by this time at Washington, with many others of my friends, occupied in the day with concerns most interesting to me, and spending every evening in those parties which I have happily enjoyed last winter.
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Daniel Webster.
La Grange, FR - 12 March 1826
While you are on the duties of congressional business, I make some escapes from town to my farm, and, having no public task to perform, I am active in the thought of what is probably going on in Washington
- Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Daniel Webster.
La Grange, FR - 26 July 1826
Notwithstanding the disaster of Missolonghi, and the abominable conduct of the European cabinets, the affairs of Greece wear a better aspect than had been, even by many of their friends, anticipated.
