LAFAYETTE, Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de. ALS ("Lafayette") to Francis Henderson. La Grange, 10 November 1825. 1 page, 4o, 201 x 252 mm. (7 x 10 in.), smudge beneath signature, tear at bottom edge affecting addressee. "As a first answer to your favor from Newport, R.I. August 7th, no doubt, reached you, and as in consequence of a previous investigation of your claims, you have only applied to me for what you are pleased to call a certificate of important diplomatic and military services, it now remains for me to send, in time for the Session of Congress, a tribute of my personal admiration..."