November 27th
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“I have already had the pleasure to acquaint you with my arrival in America and am endeavouring to reach Mount Vernon as soon as possible.”
Reception of Lafayette at Mount Vernon
Library of Congress
From Marquis de Lafayette
Philadelphia, 10 August 1784
My Dear General,
I have already had the pleasure to acquaint you with my arrival in America and am endeavouring to reach Mount Vernon as soon as possible. My first plan was only to stay here two days; but the affectionate reception I have met with in this city, and the returning some compliments to the Assembly, render it necessary to stay one day longer. On Friday, I will be at the Head of Elk; the next day, at Baltimore; and by Sunday, or Monday, I hope at last to be blessed with a sight of my dear General. There is no rest for me until I get to Mount Vernon. I long for the pleasure to embrace you, my dear General; and the happiness of being once more with you will be so great, that no words can ever express it. Adieu, my dear General; in a few days I shall be at Mount Vernon, and I do already feel delighted with so charming a prospect. My best respects wait upon Mrs. Washington; and not long after you receive this, I will tell you myself how respectfully and affectionately I have the honor to be, my dear General,
Your most obedient, humble servant,*
Lafayette
P.S. In case your affairs call you to the Springs, I beg leave to go there after you, or to accompany you in your journey.
* Lafayette, who had arrived from Europe, visited the Washingtons in August, and again in November.
"Her papa is restored to her with all the good health, paternal affection and honors her tender heart could wish."
To Mademoiselle de Lafayette*
25 November 1784
Permit me to thank you my dear little correspondent for the favor of her letter of the 18th. of June last, and to impress her with the idea of the pleasure I shall derive in a continuation of them. Her papa is restored to her with all the good health, paternal affection and honors her tender heart could wish.
He will carry a kiss to her from me, (which might be more agreeable from a pretty boy) and give her assurances of the affectionate regard with which I have the pleasure of being her well wisher.
G:o Washington
* Marquis de Lafayette’s daughter (Anastasie). Lafayette was still visiting the Washingtons at Mount Vernon during the time this letter was written.
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