Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . ial ofthe young heros sensitive heart, shamed the secret enemies and jealous rivalsof that great man, and was mainly instrumental in dissolving the cabal. Desirous of serving the cause at home, he again returned to France for thatpurpose. Congress, which had already acknowledged his merits on formeroccasions, now passed new resolution
Illustrated biography; or, Memoirs of the great and the good of all nations and all times; comprising sketches of eminent statesmen, philosophers, heroes, artists, reformers, philanthropists, mechanics, navigators, authors, poets, divines, soldiers, savans, etc . ial ofthe young heros sensitive heart, shamed the secret enemies and jealous rivalsof that great man, and was mainly instrumental in dissolving the cabal. Desirous of serving the cause at home, he again returned to France for thatpurpose. Congress, which had already acknowledged his merits on formeroccasions, now passed new resolutions, November 23, 1781, in which, besidesthe usual marks of approbation, they desire the American ministers to conferwith him in their negotiations. In France, a brilliant reputation had precededhim, and he was received with the highest marks of public admiration. Heurged upon the French government the necessity of assisting with a powerfulforce in America, and succeeded in obtaining orders to this effect. On hisarrival in Cadiz, he found forty-nine ships, with twenty thousand men, ready tofollow him to America, had not peace rendered it unnecessary. A letter fromhim communicated the first intelligence of that event to Congress. He 28 434 GENERAL Departure of Lafayette for France, in 1784. received pressing invitations, however, to revisit the country. Washington, mparticular, urged it strongly; and, for the third time, Lafayette landed in theUnited States, August 4, 1784. After passing a few days at Mount, Vernon,he visited Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, &c,, and was every-where received with the greatest enthusiasm and delight. Previous to his-return to France, Congress appointed a deputation, consisting of one memberfrom each state, to take leave of him on behalf of the country, and assure himthat these United States regard him with particular affection, and will not ceaseto feel an interest in whatever may concern his honor and prosperity. Heembarked a
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