Letters received : from the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824- 1828.

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Letters received : from the Marquis de Lafayette, 1824- 1828.

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Lafayette writes about details of his arrival at Washington, news of his family, disgust with European diplomatic maneuvering, displeasure at France's refusal to support the Greek revolution, French foreign relations, gratitude for honors received, and expresses sympathy for the Monroes's poor state of health and offers financial assistance.

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