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Memoirs of General Lafayette : with an Account of His Visit to America and His Reception By the People of the United State by Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
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A word from our supporters: File extension ODS | In the account of his reception by the people of this country, in various places, during his present visit, it may be thought that we have been too particular. It was promised, however, in the proposals for the volume, that such relation would be given. It is believed that it will be found to be interesting, and that it will be a satisfaction hereafter, to recur to it. This account embraces the time which elapsed after he landed at New-York, August 15, 1824, to the celebration of the capture of the Brittish [sic] army at Yorktown, October 19. These statements were, copied principally from the public newspapers; and it was thought to be unnecessary to give credit for them, or to insert the usual marks of quotation. _Boston, Nov_. 1, 1824. TABLE OF CONTENTS* * * * *Introductory remarks Birth and education of Lafayette His purpose to visit America in 1777 His arrival and early service in America Battle of Brandywine Washington's attachment to him Commands in northern department Escape from British near Philadelphia Battle of Monmouth Brave conduct of Lafayette A volunteer to R. Island Journey to Boston Proposal to visit France Resentment of the conduct of British Commissioner Visit to Boston Embarks there for France Resolve of Congress honorable to Lafayette Letter of Franklin Return to America in 1780 Services in France in behalf of America Letter of Gen. Washington Commands in Virginia in 1781 His services and bravery in that department Escapes from Cornwallis His troops deserting Critical situation His conduct approved by Washington He applauds Gen. Wayne Proposes to visit France again Resolves of Congress approving his conduct Letter to Congress His letter to S. Adams Mr. Adam's reply Doings of Massachusetts Details of service at Yorktown Events on his return to France Letter to Sir H. Clinton Visit to America in 1784 Arrives in Boston His reception Honorable notice of his services, by Congress His public conduct in 1786 Meeting of States' General, 1787 In favor of reform New Constitution in 1789 Supported by Lafayette Parties in France and civil commotions Commands the Militia of Paris The Parisian mob Struggle for power between monarchists and reformers Louis attempts to leave France Jacobin clubs Letter to Bouille His enemies cabal Commands part of the French army Letter to the national assembly, June 1792 Letter to the King Letter to the assembly Opposed and denounced by the Jacobins His firmness and patriotism His address to the soldiers Leaves France Arrested and confined Removed to prison at Olmutz His letter Washington seeks for his release Fox and others intercede for his release Bollman and Huger attempt his deliverance Failure, and subsequent confinement Madame de Lafayette Her imprisonment Lafayette released Reply to Emperor of Austria Proceeds to Holland Return to France 1800 Offered a seat in the Senate by Bonaparte His income and estates His letter to the First Consul Not a supporter of Bonaparte Neglected by Napoleon G. W. Lafayette Death of Madame de Lafayette Her character Retirement of Lafayette Louis XVIII restored Lafayette desirous of constitutional liberty His conduct after the battle of Waterloo and abdication of Napoleon Retirement to private life Correspondence with A. Hamilton His family Madame de Stael's opinion of him Elected a member of assembly 1819 His efforts for constitutional liberty His mode of life, and employment His Benevolence Gen. Washington's kindness to his son Visit of Mr. Fox to Lafayette Manners of Madame Lafayette Religion of Lafayette Charity among Christians His character and opinions His decision and consistency Invitation of Congress do. from Boston, &c. His replies His arrival at New-York His reception in New-York Journey to Boston His arrival in Boston Address of the Mayor His answer Address of Governer of Massachusetts Address of Cincinnati Answer to do. Commencement Visited by Bostonians Phi Beta Kappa Visit to Charlestown and Bunker Hill Bunker Hill Monument |