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- GLC#
- GLC03323
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- November 28, 1780
- Author/Creator
- Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
- Title
- to Alexander Hamilton
- Place Written
- Paramus, New Jersey
- Pagination
- 3 p. : docket ; Height: 22 cm, Width: 17 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Lafayette states that he arrived last night and will set out for Philadelphia. He writes about his recommendation to General George Washington that Hamilton should be made Adjutant General. Explains the reasons he gave in support of his recommendation. Assures that Washington values Hamilton's friendship greatly. Comments on his own friendship with Hamilton and his fondness for him. He gives compliments to Mrs. Hamilton, General Philip Schuyler, and the Schuyler family.
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