Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de (1757-1834) French aristocrat and statesman who fought for America during the Revolutionary War. Autograph Letter Signed ("Lafayette"), one page plus integral address leaf, 7¾ x 6 in., in French, Saturday, n.p., n.d. To Count Licherni in Paris, presenting the Duke of Brunswick "who will explain to you his business. He has already seen our colleagues…but they are leaving for the country…(H)e is asking, and I with him, for your sound advice. Greetings and friendship." Light toning and minor foxing, else fine.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
Colonial and Revolutionary America
