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Lafayette writes to Bushrod Washington to introduce associates, including Col. Bernard, who will be traveling in Virginia, and to ask about the transfer of his letters to George Washington back in France.

Lafayette writes to George Augustine Washington. Autograph letter, signed. 1 page.

A.L.S. 2 pages. Living in retirement at LaGrange ... some general information on state of European politics ... heard that John Marshall to publish a 2nd. edition of his Life of W-n ... requests Bushrod to send him his (L-e's) correspondence with Gen. W-n and copies of GW's letters to him ... Lafayette's papers lost in "revolutionary storms of Europe." Autograph letter signed, integral cover, Paris. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette." Sequel: Bushrod apprently sent the correspondence which is now (1963) in the library of Lafayette College. See also 1811 D.B. Warden to Dec. 20 Bushrod W-n.

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.

Formal letter in French signed by Marquis de Lafayette as president of the Comite Central Polonais.

A.L.S. 1 page. Monticello. Lafayette expresses his affection for Nelly and her brother G.W.P. Custis -- and says he share more when he travels near her at the end of the month -- [This letter is also quoted by Nelly in letter of Nov. 22 to Eliz. Bordley Gibson]. Autograph letter signed, integral cover, postmarked "Char. Va. Nov. 10", laminated, red seal with device blurred, watermarks. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette."

A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette thanks Nelly for her letter and regrets the impossibility of going to Woodlawn to visit before his Virginia visit -- will try to return early, about the 24th and come visit her and bring her to Washington to be there when Lafayette and his party depart. Name on original manuscript appears as "Lafayette."

A.L.S. 1 page. Lafayette hasn't written her earlier because wanted to be able to tell her when he can visit -- he must await arrival of members of Congress, who meet on the Monday -- he has an appointment to dine with Mr. Calhoun on Tuesday -- on the 15th he must go to commencement of Columbia College [now the George Washington University] -- so he will make a first visit to Nelly and Judge Washington "between Wednesday [the 7th?] and the 14th" -- they can visit more over the greater part of the winter -- he saw her son Lorenzo as the latter was going to Philadelphia. Autograph letter, integral cover, Signature cut out and his name written in at bottom of letter .Date on original catalog card appears [1824 ?]. Name does not appear on original manuscript.