This collection contains a speech presented to General Lafayette on March 20, 1825 during his visit to Savannah, Georgia by the French and descendants of the French residing in that city. This visit was part of Lafayette's tour of the United States in 1824-1825. The speech pays tribute to Lafayette for his service to America during the Revolutionary War and for his deep commitment to the principles on which America was founded. The author of the speech in unknown. It is written in French. It has been translated, and a copy of the translation is in the folder with the original item.
