Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 to M. Clerc-Lasalle [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06644 Author/Creator: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 24 April 1832 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.4 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy
Lafayette's letter in French during the reign of Louis Philippe. Partial translation available. Provides advice to a friend of Clerc-Lasalle's on moving to America. Tells him about land policies in America and that his friend should learn English. Expresses anger at Louis Philippe's administration in France. Louis Philippe came to power with Lafayette's approval in 1830, but by 1832 he was claiming the King had broken earlier promises. Despite his waning influence and Louis Philippe's commitment to reform, he continued to fight the King until his death in 1834. Says all benefits of the 1830 Revolution will evaporate "as long as the nation, having become simple-minded and fearful, lets the bastard heirs of the July Revolution do as they wish." He concludes by saying he is hopeful for the future; France "will open her eyes, will recover her will, and freedom will not perish."
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