To Thomas Jefferson from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 15 May 1823
Paris May 15h 1823
In my letter By mr Gallatin I announce to you, my dear friend, two Books of [. . .] which I now inclose. my affection for the author makes me wish to know your opinion of the only book from An English pen that is in favor of American Institutions and American character. Your old affectionate friend
Lafayette
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.