Letter # 1
To: James Madison
From: Lafayette
Date: April 9, 1809
In English
La Grange 9 April 1809
My dear sir
(Mr. de Mon - - - la Barrette) requires me to introduce
him to my friends in (Aminta). He is particularly desirous to be recommended
to our respected (president) and to you. Both objects I know will be fully
attained by this letter, and I am the more warranted to introduce (Mr de
Mon - - - Barrette), as His father and Himself have been under my command
in Virginia. The services they have rendered in the (Amintan) War are mentioned
in the certificate have given Him. Permit me to (entrust) your good will
in His behalf. He writes me that He intends to become a citizen of the
US. (Most) affectionately and with high regard I am
Your
Lafayette
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