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Engraving of Marquis de Lafayette

One engraving of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette dated 1863. Seated portrait of Lafayette based on original portrait by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0358

Engraving of Marquis de Lafayette

One undated engraving of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette. Bust portrait of Lafayette based on original portrait by Ary Scheffer.

GLC08878.0359

Engraving of Marquis de Lafayette

One engraving of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette dated 1874. Standing portrait of Lafayette based on original portrait by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0360

Engraving of Marquis de Lafayette

One engraving of Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette dated 1863. Standing portrait of Lafayette based on original portrait by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.0361

Washinton La-Fayette & Greene Sheltered in a Farm House

One engraving entitled Washington La-Fayette & Greene Sheltered in a Farm House dated 1857. Features an indoor scene with Washington sitting in a chair in front of a large fireplace. Behind him is a table with Lafayette and Green standing on the...

GLC08878.1308

The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781

One engraving entitled The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781 dated circa 1819. Features British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American...

GLC08878.1309

Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. 13, no. 903 (August 9, 1781)]

Signed by [William?] Dame. Discusses the war against Great Britain. Contains a report on the progress of the Continental Army near Williamsburg, Virginia written as a letter by the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette describes events of the Battle of...

GLC08823

to George Washington

Lafayette reports on his activities and strategy fighting Cornwallis in Virginia. Notes that he has avoided general actions and adds laconically that "His Lordship [Cornwallis] seems to have given up the Conquest of Virginia." Explains that the...

GLC05467

to Marquis de Lafayette

Madison regrets informing Lafayette that he cannot give him an answer on the loan he requested. He remarks "There is no country where money exists at all that is so unproductive of lenders as this is." States that he hopes Lafayette will have more...

GLC05810

Invitation to unveilings of statue, Washington and Lafayette, by Ward, 1900; board.

GLC06343.228

"JOINT RESOLUTION Setting apart public reservations for statues to Columbus, La Fayette, and James A. Garfield."

The House's Joint Resolution, "setting aside public reservations for statues to Columbus, La Fayette, and James A. Garfield." At the end of the document, Ward has written in pencil: "Note - This Bill was left on the House Calendar when Congress was...

GLC06343.245

to J.Q.A. Ward

Written on "Headquarters Army of the United States" stationary, lined. Re: the proposed location for the statue of Lafayette and the need to consider another site for the proposed statue.

GLC06343.248

to unknown [in French]

Indicates that he will approve his correspondent's expenditures, but urges him not to spend too much. Notes that their will be a packet of letters for France in Boston for his correspondent to pick up before his journey, and another packet in eight...

GLC06676

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: Louisiana Purchase lands for Lafayette as a gift

Concerning Louisiana lands for Lafayette's sacrifices during Revolution: "There are adjacent to the town of N. Orleans on both sides of the Canal of Cavondelet a body of ungranted lands . . . considering the great value that this will very soon be...

GLC07173.01

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: difficulties in selling land in New Orleans

"In this country and especially under existing circumstances,

GLC07173.03

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: assessment of Lafayette's interests on Mississippi

and in New Orleans; relations between US and France

GLC07173.04

to Carter Page

Reply from headquarters indicating regret at learning Captain Page's corps will return home. Carter Page served as a captain in the New Jersey and Virginia cavalries during the American Revolution.

GLC00496.043

to James Madison

Mentions David Bailie Warden, American consul general in Paris. Also mentions Mr. de Lafayette (possibly the Marquis de Lafayette), and Berthollet (possibly Claude de Berthollet, a French chemist). Contains a cardboard strip attached to the end of...

GLC00496.173

to John Jay

A long letter on politics, foreign relations, Pickering's relationship with John Adams and others, and attacks on him in print. Extensively discusses the politics surrounding his "Review of the Adams & Cunningham Correspondence." Comments on the...

GLC00570

to General Nathanael Greene

The letter discusses the peace treaty and European affairs. Notes the difference between preliminary and definitive treaties.

GLC00639.19

to Thomas Nelson

Lafayette informs Virginia's Governor Nelson of an enclosed certificate (not included) for a horse to be used by the 3d regiment. Docketed by Nelson.

GLC01412.04

to Gilbert M. de Lafayette re: transition in Louisiana Purchase territory

"I had rather have your single person there than an army of ten thousand men for the purpose of securing the tranquility & preservation of the country."

GLC07560.01

To: Jean B. Gouvion

Lafayette informs Lt. Col. Gouvion that, despite his success, he will not be promoted within the French Army. [In French]

GLC08016.02

To Benjamin Rush

Scathing assessment of Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Lafayette. "Washington had great advantages for obtaining Credence. He possessed a great Fortune, immense Lands, many Slaves, an excellent Consort, no Children."

GLC08023

unknown

One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Portraits of founding fathers upon an elaborate tombstone. The portraits include, Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Gilbert du Motier Lafayette. An...

GLC08878.0124