Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to James McHenry Discussing Revolutionary France His Personal Affairs and George Washington 22 November 1801 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1801 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A long letter, in which Lafayette discusses revolutionary France, his personal affairs and associations, and the light his personal correspondence with George Washington will cast on the memoirs of General Washington being written by Bushrod Washington. On revolutionary France and the war being waged by Napoleon, he writes: I am among the few who persist to profess that the Liberal seeds which among so much weed have been sown upon European[,] and particularly upon French, ground cannot and shall not be ultimately lost. He discusses personal relationships with Lord Cornwallis and Napoleon. Indicates that he spends most of his time at La Grange and denies his suitability for diplomatic work. Professes his love for America as his second home. Explains that his correspondence with Washington will illuminate the intrigues of 1777 and 1778, the Transactions with France, the decisive campaign in Virginia, and the Grand stroke of the war in 1781. Indicates that he will rely on McHenry's consultation with Bushrod to render the work. Marked Duplicate.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox on Military Business and Family Matters 11 May 1785 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hopes this letter finds Knox in New York arranging for his duties as Secretary of War. Rejoices in Knox's selection as the patriot and the soldier are nobly united in your person. Says Knox can write to him as a friend or as secretary of war. Lafayette goes on to say he might be a useful tool in some expeditions, but that he should keep quiet about it. Says he had a chance to write John Jay a few words on the affair of Longchamps, a journey I intend taking to be back in October, and a whale oil proposal, in consequence of what you told me at Boston, which is all what I could obtain this year. Is happy that General Nathanael Greene has sent his son to France to be educated with his own son. Hopes Knox will also send his son. Says he has been on the lookout for Knox's brother William, but suspects he has returned to America.
Download or read book Marquis de Lafayette and the French written by Christine Dugan and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2022-01-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this high-interest, nonfiction text, The Marquis de Lafayette and the French, readers will learn about the fascinating life of the Marquis de Lafayette and his influence on Alexander Hamilton and the Revolutionary War. Through the use of dynamic primary sources like maps and letters, middle school students will be engaged as they read about history and build their literacy skills. Supporting current social studies standards, this full-color text includes intriguing images, interesting sidebars, a glossary, and other important text features to support learning and strengthen key comprehension skills. Challenging activities require students to use text-evidence to connect back to what they've read.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Unknown Regarding a Counter revolution in France 17 September 1829 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1829 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opposed to a counter-revolution in France, and mentions attacks on himself. The papers will inform you of the toiles in which France has Been Unexpectedly thrown by a Counter Revolutionary intrigue, and of the necessity we are under to oppose it. Also in the Gazette and guardiene you may find among many lies the effusions of disappointment and Rage, and Lafayette himself has Been a principal bull of these feelings because he is considered as a principal obstacle to these designs, you will easily conceive. Also gives an introduction for an acquaintance who will be doing business in the United States. Mounted to backer board. The recipient has a nephew who works at the American Consulate in Lyon, a post held at that time by Cornelius Bradford.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox on the Society of the Cincinnati and the Ratification of the Constitution 30 May 1788 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox on Business and Political Matters 9 February 1785 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Says he is so recently arrived in Versailles and has little news to report. Wants to let Knox know he is well though. Encloses a Half official letter to Mr. Jay (possibly GLC02437.03095). Says it is not be printed.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to John Jay Discussing Political and Military Affairs in Europe 8 February 1785 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses political and military affairs in Europe at length. Writes, I strongly am of opinion no War will take place, at least for this year the assurance of things, however, is still Warlike enough to have made it proper for me to be arrived at the time I am... Refers to the Marshal de Castries and discusses French trade. Mentions Longchamps, possibly the chevalier Charles Julian de Longchamps, who in 1784 assaulted Fran?ois Barb?-Marbois in Philadelphia. Creator and recipient identified by GLC02437.03096, with which this letter was likely originally enclosed.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette written by Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to unknown discussing lands he was granted in the Louisiana territory in French approximately 1 May 1805 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1805 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Possibly written to Armand Duplantier 1 May 1805. No date indicated on document. Lafayette discusses lands he was granted in the Louisiana territory and the building of a brick factory. In reference to the factory, mentions thirty slaves.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Walter Stewart Discussing a Recent Mutiny in the Continental Army 7 January 1781 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writes to Colonel Stewart to ask how he is addressing a recent mutiny in the Continental Army, referred to as the unhappy and disgraceful dispute. Also notes the expected arrival of General George Washington. On 1 January 1781, soldiers under General Anthony Wayne deserted their camp at Morristown for want of adequate food, clothing, and pay. The mutiny was later suppressed by General Arthur St. Clair; Lafayette indicates he spoke to St. Clair about the matter and is in disbelief. The letter is dated 1781 but incorrectly docketed 1780.
Download or read book Marquis de Lafayette and the French written by Dugan, Christine and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2017-03-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This intriguing story highlights Marquis de Lafayette's strong desire to help America by joining their forces despite the King of France's order. Students will get pulled into this informational text that focuses on the extraordinary life of the Marquis de Lafayette, his relationship with George Washington and Alexander Hamilton, and his influence on the Revolutionary War. It includes letters, photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and other primary sources that will captivate middle school students while building their critical-literacy skills. This book includes: text features such as captions, bold print, a glossary, and an index increase understanding and build academic vocabulary; a “Your Turn!” activity challenges students to connect to a primary source through a writing activity. A must-read, this engaging book is sure to deepen students' understanding social studies content and challenge them to analyze multiple perspectives through the use of primary source images, a primary source activity, and a document-based assessment.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington Reporting on His Activities and Strategy Fighting Cornwallis in Virginia 8 July 1781 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports on his activities and strategy fighting Cornwallis in Virginia. Notes that he has avoided general actions and adds laconically that His Lordship [Cornwallis] seems to have given up the Conquest of Virginia. Explains that the American forces were smaller, a fact they had to keep secret. Discusses military movements. Docketed and dated by someone named Jared Sparks.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Henry Knox about William Knox s Health Military Matters and the Purchase of a Plantation 12 June 1785 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1785 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously thought Knox's brother William had returned to America, but he recently received news that he had been confined in a house in London since January because he was disordered in His Head. Reports William is better and in a few weeks will be able to go out, which he very much desires. Says he wanted to go to London upon hearing the news, but thought better of it as his travels would no doubt be noticed by many and might cause unseemly news about William to get in the newspapers. Sent a trusted family member instead, who has made sure William received proper care. Hopes that William will travel to Paris after he improves. Lafayette claims he will travel to London under a false name if need be, however. Mentions arrangements of getting William to France. With these arrangements in place, he says he will travel to Berlin at some point in the next month to review the Prussian and Austrian troops. Will also visit several battlefields and hopes to be back in Paris by October. Goes on to say I confidentially intrust to you, my dear Sir, that I am about purchasing a fine plantation in a french Colony, to make the Experiment for Enfranchising Our Negro Brethren, god grant it may Be propagated!
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington Discussing the Politics of Europe April 1788 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1788 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the politics of Europe, including conflicts with the Turks. States that the Turks have numerous flocks of armed men - their Cavalry, which in the first shock, is not despicable, has it is said, surrounded three thousand of the Austrians and cut of their Heads, as is usual among them - they also had a successful Skirmish against the Russians - but there is no doubts of the advantages which such disciplined armies as those of the allied empires will have our a banditti of men who are totally Stranger to discipline, military knowledge, and rational calculations.. Discusses the news of Great Britain, Holland, France, Spain, Prussia, and Poland regarding involvement in the conflict. It is not improbable that the two imperial courts will, after one campaign, content themselves for the present with a considerable increase of their provinces - but it would also be foreseen that a War may be kindled through all Europe, and end with the total destruction of the Ottoman Empire in Europe. Mentions the unrest in France: The internal affairs of France are not yet settled - many considerable reforms have taken place... but a great deficiency still subsists, and as the parliament have declared themselves unfit to [consent?] to taxes, altho' the provincial assemblies are not yet the representatives of the people - I think the King will be obliged to assemble the nation sooner than is expected by the ministers.. Expresses some worry over the condition of the country. I have some reason to think that Government is preparing an attack on the parliament who altho' they are only a judicial court have shown a spirit of resistance, and refused to register any new tax until the States General have met. Noted as a copy in the docket. Watermarked IV and with a fleur-de-lis. Docketed in Henry Knox's hand.
Download or read book Marie Joseph Paul Yves Rich Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette to Elijah Vose Regarding Provisions for His Troops in Trenton 28 February 1781 written by Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Marquis de Lafayette and published by . This book was released on 1781 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Informs Colonel Vose that he will find three days provisions for his troops in Trenton, New Jersey, in addition to boats to accommodate his men on their trip from New Jersey to Virginia to counter British Brigadier General Benedict Arnold. Gives him advice on the path his troops should take and warns against stopping in Philadelphia, saying it would have many inconveniences. Advises him to keep in mind the wind and the health of his men when choosing his course. Gives instructions on embarking horses onto the vessels. Postscript written vertically in the margin of page three requests Vose be quick and informs that Benedict Arnold's force is on the other side of the Chesapeake Bay blockaded by a French ship. Free franked by Lafayette.
Download or read book The Marquis written by Laura Auricchio and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2014 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the rise and fall of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French hero who aided the colonists during the American Revolution, but who lost everything during the French Revolution due to his views that the monarchy needed to be reformed, not abolished.
Download or read book Marquis de Lafayette The Hero of Two Worlds Biography 4th Grade Children s Biography Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get to meet Marquis Lafayette, a French aristocrat who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Marquis began to lead a life worthy of mention in history books when he was just 13 years old. Reading about the life of historical figures will help children better understand the past. Allow your fourth grader a glimpse into the economic and social situations at the time, as well as cultures and traditions.
