02401cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000085001122450065001972640051002623000047003133360026003603370026003863380036004125000031004485080138004795201294006175340045019116530047019566530054020038560042020578376UtSlPG20260610133220.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDC1 aLafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de,d1757-183410aMemoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2005-06-01 aText file produced by Stan Goodman, Marvin A. Hodges and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger a"Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette" by Lafayette is a historical account likely written in the early 19th century. This comprehensive collection offers insights into the life and experiences of General Marquis de Lafayette, highlighting his involvement in the American Revolution and his correspondence with prominent figures of the time, including George Washington. The content reveals Lafayette's dedication to the cause of liberty and the personal sacrifices he made in pursuit of that goal. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Lafayette's reflections on his journey to America and his commitment to the revolutionary cause. It introduces the reader to his youthful ambition and love for liberty, which were integral during his formative years in France. As he navigates the challenges of crossing the Atlantic and securing a place in the American army, the narrative unfolds various pivotal moments that detail his experiences and the reception he received from American leaders. Lafayette's viewpoint is filled with admiration for the American struggle and a strong desire to contribute to its success, firmly establishing his character and the motivations that drive him throughout his undertakings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFrance -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-178340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8376