ALS, November 10, 1825, by Marquis de Lafayette, memorial to Lt. Col. John Laurens, La Grange [South Carolina].

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ALS, November 10, 1825, by Marquis de Lafayette, memorial to Lt. Col. John Laurens, La Grange [South Carolina].

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A memorial to Lt. Col. John Laurens, son of the President of the U.S. Congress, whose Revolutionary War career ended when he was killed in a minor action at Combahee Ferry, S.C., at the war's end, 27 August 1782. Lafayette writes, " ... John Laurens ... has been an honor to his country and an honor to mankind." ... "The brilliant, devoted, and steady services of Col. Laurens in our Revolutionary struggle are so conspicuously connected with the history of American independence and freedom that a minute account of his civil, military and political career would be superfluous ..."

1 1/3 p. ; 25 x 20 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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