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George Washington

General Lafayette documents that mention George Washington (13 total)

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Thomas Jefferson

General Lafayette documents that mention Thomas Jefferson (7 total)

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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.

John Jay

General Lafayette documents that mention John Jay (2 total)

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 - 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.

Benjamin Franklin

General Lafayette documents that mention Benjamin Franklin (3 total)

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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.

John Adams

General Lafayette documents that mention John Adams (2 total)

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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.

Andrew Jackson

General Lafayette documents that mention Andrew Jackson (1 total)

Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Edward Livingston
, FRA - 16 April 1829
I will tell you confidentially, as your old friend, and also as a friend to General Jackson, that a rumor of numerous changes has excited some uneasiness on this side of the Atlantic

John Adams

General Lafayette documents that mention John Adams (2 total)

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.

William Crawford

General Lafayette documents that mention William Crawford (2 total)

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 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.

Benedict Arnold

General Lafayette documents that mention Benedict Arnold (2 total)

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Anthony Wayne

General Lafayette documents that mention Anthony Wayne (7 total)

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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.
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 - 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
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
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.

Horatio Gates

General Lafayette documents that mention Horatio Gates (2 total)

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John Sullivan

General Lafayette documents that mention John Sullivan (2 total)

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Nathanael Greene

General Lafayette documents that mention Nathanael Greene (14 total)

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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.
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
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
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
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
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 - 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.

Albert Gallatin

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention Albert Gallatin (1 total)

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.

Martin Van Buren

General Lafayette documents that mention Martin Van Buren (1 total)

Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to Edward Livingston
, FRA - 16 April 1829
I will tell you confidentially, as your old friend, and also as a friend to General Jackson, that a rumor of numerous changes has excited some uneasiness on this side of the Atlantic

Robert Morris

General Lafayette documents that mention Robert Morris (2 total)

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
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.

William Heath

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention William Heath (1 total)

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.

Benjamin Lincoln

General Lafayette documents that mention Benjamin Lincoln (2 total)

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
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.

John Laurens

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention John Laurens (1 total)

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.

Alexander Hamilton

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention Alexander Hamilton (1 total)

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.

Kazimierz Pulaski

General Lafayette documents that mention Kazimierz Pulaski (1 total)

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John Burgoyne

(adversary, colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention John Burgoyne (1 total)

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Charles Hector

General Lafayette documents that mention Charles Hector (3 total)

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Arthur St. Clair

General Lafayette documents that mention Arthur St. Clair (3 total)

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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
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

John Stark

(co-worker)

General Lafayette documents that mention John Stark (1 total)

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Jean-Baptiste de Vimeur

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention Jean-Baptiste de Vimeur (1 total)

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.

Chevalier de la Luzerne

(co-worker)

General Lafayette documents that mention Chevalier de la Luzerne (1 total)

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Friedrich Steuben

General Lafayette documents that mention Friedrich Steuben (3 total)

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.
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.

Chevalier de Ternay

(co-worker)

General Lafayette documents that mention Chevalier de Ternay (1 total)

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Robert Howe

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention Robert Howe (1 total)

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.

Silas Deane

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention Silas Deane (1 total)

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James Madison

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention James Madison (1 total)

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Thomas Paine

(colleague)

General Lafayette documents that mention Thomas Paine (1 total)

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.

Benjamin Harris

General Lafayette documents that mention Benjamin Harris (1 total)

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.

Dolley Madison

(friend)

General Lafayette documents that mention Dolley Madison (1 total)

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Charles Cornwallis

General Lafayette documents that mention Charles Cornwallis (3 total)

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
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.