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Title: Wallace, Johnson, and Muir to the Marquis de Lafayette, 1782 February 12; Wallace, Johnson, and Muir. to the Marquis de Lafayette
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:11103
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1794
Date: 1782-02-12; 2022

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de to William Short, circa 1786 to 1787
Identifier(s): text:348484
Subject: Short, William, 1759-1849
Date: [1786-1787]

Title: Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to Benjamin Franklin, 1786 February 10
Identifier(s): text:279743
Description: Paris. His journey through Prussia and the Austrian dominions; general misinformation respecting America; King of Prussia's temper very bad; the Emperor's not very quiet; thinks, however, there is no danger of war. Happy to hear of Franklin's acceptance of the Presidency of Pennsylvania; great things expected from him. Committee appointed to consider the affairs of American commerce. A vocabulary of Indian words desired by the Empress of Russia; her plan of a universal dictionary. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
Subject: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1786-02-10

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to unknown, 1778 June 12; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. Letter to ----
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9201
Description: Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to an unknown recipient from Valley Forge. The letter is a response to one about "the Indians". He informs the recipient that most of them are going home to "oppose the Senecas".; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; Indians of North America--History--Revolution, 1775-1783;
Date: 1778-06-12; 2022

Title: Timothy Matlack to Marquis de Lafayette
Identifier(s): text:158755
Description: Notice of election to membership in the American Philosophical Society.
Subject: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834; Matlack, Timothy, 1736-1829
Date: 1781-01-27

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 September 14; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25282
Description: Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to William Temple Franklin. He may remain in Paris for some time yet; his presence not being required at Havre. Is himself going to a country seat near Havre. Alludes to the Empress of Russia's efforts to effect a reconciliation between the belligerents. The expedition against England is still being considered by the Ministry, but doubts if it will be decided upon.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Political Philosophy; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-09-14; 2022

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to William Temple Franklin, 1779 December 21; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24827
Description: Letter from Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette to William Temple Franklin. Has heard from M. de Laneuville that some papers have arrived from America for Dr. Franklin. Asks if they contain any news of interest. Inquires about Gen. Washington's health. Is very anxious to hear from M. Conrad Alexandre Gérard de Rayneval.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-12-21; 2022

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to Richard Henry Lee, 1779 December 13; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16509
Description: Letter from Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Richard Henry Lee.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French
Date: 1779-12-13; 2021

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to Richard Henry Lee, 1778 July 02; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. ALS to Richard Henry Lee
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16441
Description: Letter from Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de Lafayette to Richard Henry Lee. The letter mentions General Washington's success against General Howe and the British army.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Political Philosophy; Waging the War; Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; Great Britain--Colonies--America--History--18th century; United States. Declaration of Independence--Signers; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces
Date: 1778-07-02; 2021

Title: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de to Benjamin Franklin, 1783 August 30; Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de, 1757-1834. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:12049
Description: Marquis de laFayette (Lafayette) invites Benjamin Franklin to dinner.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Invitation cards
Date: 1783-08-30; 2022