Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 to Comte de Moustier [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03281.02 Author/Creator: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa October 10, 1787 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 19 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy
A rather formal letter mentioning the voyage. Letter also mentions the letter of introduction to Washington. No year, but inferred from content. Signed in the text by Lafayette.
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