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MARIE JOSEPH DE LAFAYETTE
(1757 - 1834) French statesman and military officer who served as a major general under Washington and was instrumental in the defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown. A.N.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p., n.d.] in French to "Monsieur Chodiko" in Paris. Not translated, but apparently declining an invitation. Chodiko adds his response to Lafayette below. With integral address leaf. Usual folds, very light soiling, else very good. Matted and framed with a portrait of Lafayette.

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May 13, 2009 10:00 AM EDT
Stamford, CT, US

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