1From Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Lafayette, 3 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Prevented, Madam, from returning to Paris, by a call to the domestic administration of our government, instead of paying you my respects in person, I must write you a letter of Adieu. Accept my […] thanks for all the civilities and proofs of friendship with which you were pleased to honour my daughters and myself during our residence in France. Be assured that they have made a lively and...
2George Washington to Madame de Lafayette, 15 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I addressed a few lines to you on the 31st. of January, in a state of entire uncertainty in what country or condition they might find you, as we had been sometimes told you were in England, sometimes in Holland, and at sometimes in France. Your letter of Octob. 8. 1792. first relieved me from doubt, and gave me a hope that, being in France, and on your own estate, you are not as destitute, as...
3From George Washington to the Marquise de Lafayette, 13 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
While I acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 13th of March, I can, with the greatest truth, assure you that I feel a sincere sympathy in your afflications on account of M. de la Fayette. And to shew you that I have not been unmindful of your condition—and how earnestly I have been disposed to alleviate your suffering, as far as is in my power, I enclose you duplicates of two letters...
4From George Washington to the Marquise de Lafayette, 16 March 1793 (Washington Papers)
I addressed a few lines to you on the 31st of January, in a state of entire uncertainty in what country or condition they might find you, as we had been sometimes told you were in England, sometimes in Holland, & at sometimes in France. your letter of Octob. 8. 1792. first relieved me from doubt, & gave me a hope that, being in France, & on your own estate, you are not as destitute, as I had...
5From George Washington to the Marquise de Lafayette, 5 June 1795 (Washington Papers)
Neither your situation nor mine, will render it advisable for me to add more to the enclosed letter—which was written agreeably to its date—and received by Mr Van Staphorst (as will appear by the correspondence between us, which is also enclosed) than to assure you of the sincere pleasure I felt in learning from Mr Monroe’s letters to the secretary of State, that you were in Paris and at...
6Enclosure: To the Marquise de Lafayette, 31 January 1793 (Washington Papers)
If I had words that could convey to you an adequate idea of my feelings on the present Situation of Mr de la Fayette, this letter would appear to you in a different garb. The sole object in writing to you now, is to inform you that I have deposited in the hands of Mr Nicholas Van Staphurst of Amsterdam, Two thousand three hundred and ten guilders holland currency, equal to two hundred guineas...