Marquis de Lafayette, Gilbert du Motier, 1757-1834

Dates

Existence: 1757 - 1834

Biography

French aristocrat and military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War, commanding American troops in several battles, including the Siege of Yorktown. After returning to France, he was a key figure in the French Revolution of 1789 and the July Revolution of 1830

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Edmond Charles Genet letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 787527

Mss 787527

Date(s): 1787-09-27

Abstract

In English.

James Madison letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 825256.1

Mss 825256.1

Date(s): 1825-04-06 to 1825-12-02

Abstract

In English.

John Glover letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 781623

Mss 781623

Date(s): 1781-11-23

Scope and Contents

Letter written by Gen. Glover in Peeks Kill to LaFayette introducing and recommending John Wheelock, who wishes an introduction to the French ambassador.

Marie Joseph Paul Ives Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 826274

Mss 826274

Date(s): 1826-04-24

Abstract

In English.

Marie Joseph Paul Roche Ives Gilbert de Motier, Marquis de Lafayette letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 825940.1

Webster Mss 825940.1

Date(s): 1825

Abstract

In English.

Marie Joseph Paul Rock Yves Gilbert de Motier, marguis de Lafayette letter

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 830118

Mss 830118

Date(s): 1830-01-18

Abstract

In English.

Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette letters

Item 1

Identifier: Mss 819120.1

Mss 819120.1

Date(s): 1819-01-20 to 1832-08-17

Scope and Contents

Letters from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette in Paris, France to George Ticknor in Paris and Boston. Sends letters, news of family and friends, letters of introduction for Ticknor, Narvaci, Frederic Faeger, Henry Ternaux, Duc de Montebello and Charles Nagy. Includes signed note to Mazzai as well as letter from Madame de Lafayett to Franklin (1778) and letter from Lafayette to Franklin.