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MARIE JOSEPH DE LAFAYETTE A.L.S.

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MARIE JOSEPH DE LAFAYETTE A.L.S.
<b>600. MARIE JOSEPH DE LAFAYETTE</b> (1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a Major General under Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown. A.L.S. "<i>Lafayette</i>" 1p. 8vo. [La Grange?, n.d.], in French to a deputy colonel in Paris. Lafayette is concerned about the financial status of an octogenarian friend, the founder of the School of Commerce which is "<i>...much esteemed by Mr. Lafitte</i>". As the man's pension had been revoked, he hints: "<i>...a favorable report forwarded to the Minister will save these fine old people from destitution...</i>". One small tear in left margin, else near fine.<b>$700-900</b>