1To George Washington from La Luzerne, 5 December 1780 (Washington Papers)
I flattered myself that the Cloathing destined for the Army under the command of your Excellency had at length arrived in the River, in the Vessel of Paul Jones or in one of those coming under his Convoy, but I regret infinitely that You have not yet that satisfaction. A passenger arrived in one of this Convoy told me that when this same little squadron, which left France the 8th October,...
2To George Washington from La Luzerne, 4 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Don Francisco is just arrived and has communicated to me the cares without number and the honors which your Excellency heaped upon Mr Miralles after his death. I have given the Spanish Ministry and the Governor of Havanna an account of your kindnesses. They will certainly have a lively participation in my gratitude. I have the honor to address you a detail which has been sent me from Martinico...
3To George Washington from La Luzerne, 15 February 1785 (Washington Papers)
The Marquis de la Fayette has delivered to me the letters of your Excellency and I am extreemely flattered by this mark of your attention and of your remembrance. I have executed your commissions near his Majesty and the Royal family, and the King is concerned that your domestic affairs deprive him of the satisfaction to see a man, whose talents and virtues have procured the hapiness of his...
4To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 4 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Votre Excellence me permettrait-elle de lui presenter M. Gardner, Procureur Général de l’Isle de S. Christophe. M. le Marquis de Bouillé qui a conquis cette Isle m’en parle comme d’un homme infiniment attaché à Votre cause et qui lui a rendu personellement les plus grands services. Les Officiers Généraux qui ont commandé depuis cette epoque en font aussi les plus grands eloges; il est né dans...
5To George Washington from La Luzerne, 21 December 1780 (Washington Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous envoyer une lettre a M. le cher Henry Clinton que je vous prie de vouloir bien lui faire parvenir. J’ai l’honneur d’etre avec le plus sincere et le plus respectueux attachement Monsieur De Votre Excellence Le tres humble et trèes obeissant Serviteur. LS , DLC:GW . GW replied to La Luzerne from headquarters at New Windsor on 9 Jan. 1781: “I was duly honored with Your...
6To George Washington from La Luzerne, 12 September 1784 (Washington Papers)
I flatter myself that the distance in which I live now from you has not lessened the esteem and Confidence with which you have been constantly pleased to honor me. I should think myself very fortunate if the future incidents of my Life could afford me an opportunity to receive new proofs of your Kindness and of your Friendship. The first moments I passed with my Countrymen were employed in...
7To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 20 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
Je prie Votre Excellence de vouloir bien prendre lecture de la lettre ci jointe et de la faire passer sans aucun delay à M. de Quemy à Rhodeisland, vû qu’il est important que ce Commandant quitte cette station pour se rendre à la Chesapeacke le plutôt possible. J’ai trouvé dans mes Depêches quelques details importans relatifs aux finances de ce pays ci et aux arrangemens à prendre à cet égard....
8To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 30 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
They write me from New York that the french naval Prisoners at that place will shortly be sent to Dobbs ferry—I have to request your Excellency to give orders that they may be furnished with the Subsistence and other assistance their situation may require directing the persons who shall be charged with this business to keep exact accounts of the expence which I will take care to have repaid. I...
9To George Washington from La Luzerne, 18 February 1784 (Washington Papers)
I had flattered myself that my Stay in Annapolis would procure me an opportunity of waiting upon Your Excellency, but the roads are so bad and the Snow so deep that I am obliged to renounce to this happiness untill my return to this place, which, I hope, will be towards the middle of next month. I hope then to take hold of the favorable moment, which I have lost in this Season, and to enjoy...
10To George Washington from Anne-César, chevalier de La Luzerne, 30 November 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Minister of France presents his respectful compliments to his Excellency General Washington, and begs to be so kind as to order the inclosed letters to be forwarded as fast as possible. DLC : Papers of George Washington.