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- GLC#
- GLC06676
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 16 March 1778
- Author/Creator
- Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
- Title
- to unknown [in French]
- Place Written
- Albany, New York
- Pagination
- 1 p. : Height: 22.8 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
- Language
- French
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Indicates that he will approve his correspondent's expenditures, but urges him not to spend too much. Notes that their will be a packet of letters for France in Boston for his correspondent to pick up before his journey, and another packet in eight days. Encourages his correspondent to return in July and see General Washington amidst all his achievements." Written while Lafayette was planning the ill-fated second invasion of Canada during the American Revolution.
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