Letter, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to unknown recipient, 1779

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 1779.07.04
Creator:
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Scope and content:

A.L.S. 1 page. Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an "Dear Sir," discussing a soldier's need to leave the militia. Describes difficulties and frustrations felt by George Washington and Congress due to foreigners seeking appointments in American Army.

Language:
English.

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