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Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834) to Thomas Nelson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.04 Author/Creator: Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834) Place Written: s.l. Type: Letter signed Date: 26 July 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Virginia's Governor Nelson of an enclosed certificate (not included) for a horse to be used by the 3d regiment. Docketed by Nelson.

[Excerpt]
…I have the honor of inclosing Your Excellency a certificate relating to a Horse and some things which you will find mentioned in the certificate furnished by Colo. Gist for the use of the 3d regiment which he wishes now to be replased which I think nothing but equitable...

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
Nelson, Thomas, 1738-1789

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