LAFAYETTE, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834). Autograph letter to François-Jean de Beauvoir, Chevalier de Chastellux, Antony, 30 March 1782.
In French, two pages 182 x 118mm, bifolium, blindstamped "ARCHIVES DE CHASTELLUX" at right.
Lafayette sends news of the fall of Lord North's government and writes, "Until I can see you in my dear America I embrace you with great heart and love." Amidst sending news of family and friends, Lafayette updates his cousin on news from Europe: "Fort Mahon has fallen, my dear chevalier. Lord North has left government [...] and there is a growing belief that Gibraltar might fall. That's the news from Europe, my dear friend; you know those from independent America, and those from dependent America." Provenance: François-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (1734-1788) – by descent to the consignor.
LAFAYETTE, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834). Autograph letter to François-Jean de Beauvoir, Chevalier de Chastellux, Antony, 30 March 1782.
In French, two pages 182 x 118mm, bifolium, blindstamped "ARCHIVES DE CHASTELLUX" at right.
Lafayette sends news of the fall of Lord North's government and writes, "Until I can see you in my dear America I embrace you with great heart and love." Amidst sending news of family and friends, Lafayette updates his cousin on news from Europe: "Fort Mahon has fallen, my dear chevalier. Lord North has left government [...] and there is a growing belief that Gibraltar might fall. That's the news from Europe, my dear friend; you know those from independent America, and those from dependent America." Provenance: François-Jean de Beauvoir, Marquis de Chastellux (1734-1788) – by descent to the consignor.
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