Sketch of the Life and Military Services of Gen. La Fayette, During the American Revolution: The Hero and Patriot, who Abandoned His Home, His Family, His Rank, and a Princely Fortune, for the Sake of Fighting in the Cause of American LibertyThe editor, 1824 - 24 pagine |
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Pagina 10 - During his military career in America, the Marquis displayed that patriotism, integrity, humanity, and every other virtue which characterize real greatness of soul. His manners being easy, affable and engaging, he was particularly endeared to the officers and soldiers under his command ; they admired, loved, and revered him as their guide and support when in peril, and their warmest friend when in perplexity and trouble. The most affectionate attachment subsisted between him and the illustrious Chief...
Pagina 11 - May this immense temple of freedom ever stand a lesson to oppressors, an example to the oppressed, a sanctuary for the rights of mankind! And may these happy United States attain that complete splendor and prosperity, which will illustrate the blessings of their government, and for ages to come, rejoice the departed souls of its founders.
Pagina 10 - Yorktown, he issued his last orders to his favorite corps of infantry, in which are contained the following expressions. *' In the moment the major general leaves this place, he wishes once more to express his gratitude to the brave corps of light infantry, who for nine months past, have been the companions of his fortunes. He will never forget that with them alone, of regular troops, he had the good fortune to manoeuvre before an army which after all its reductions is still six times superior to...
Pagina 11 - Congress resolved also that a letter be written to his Most Christian Majesty expressive of the high sense which the United States, in Congress assembled, entertain of the zeal, talents and meritorious services of the Marquis de la Fayette, and recommending him to the favor and patronage of his majesty.
Pagina 19 - Your only contemporaries in arms, of whom indeed but few remain, have not forgot, and their posterity will never forget, the young and gallant Frenchman who consecrated his youth, his talents, his fortune and his exertions, to their cause — who exposed his life — who shed his blood, that they might become free and happy.
Pagina 6 - Whereas the Marquis de Lafayette, out of his great zeal to the cause of liberty, in which the United States are engaged, has left his family and connections, and at his own expense come over to offer his services to the United States, without pension or particular allowance, and is anxious to risk his life in our cause...
Pagina 20 - While I am so affectionately received by the citizens of New- York and their worthy representatives, I feel myself overwhelmed with inexpressible emotions. The sight of the American shore, after so long an absence; the recollection of the many respected friends and dear companions, no more to be found on this land; the pleasure to recognize those who survive...
Pagina 20 - Permit me to add, that the moment of my life, to which I shall look back with the greatest pleasure and pride, will be that, in which it fell to my lot, to be an organ, for expressing, however feeble, a nation's gratitude.
Pagina 10 - Resolved, that major-general the Marquis de la Fayette have permission to go to France, and that he return at such time as shall be most convenient to him; that he be informed that on a review of his conduct throughout the past campaign, and particularly during the period in which he had the chief command in Virginia, the many new proofs which present themselves of his zealous attachment to the cause he has espoused, and of his judgment, vigilance, gallantry, and address in its defense...
Pagina 6 - Whereas the Marquis de la Fayette out of his great zeal to the cause of liberty in which the United States are engaged, has left his family and connexions and at his own expense come over to offer his services to the United States without pension or particular allowance, and is anxious to risk his life in our cause — Resolved that his service be accepted, and that in consideration of his zeal, illustrious family and connexions, he have the rank and commission of major general in the army of the...