MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE (1757-1834) AUTOGRAPHED LETTER.

MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE (1757-1834) AUTOGRAPHED LETTER. French Solider and Statesman. 7-1/4” x 9” autographed letter in French signed “Lafayette”, Lagrange, December 31, 1825 to Monseur Granet. In 1777, Lafayette purchased a ship and with a crew of adventurers, set sail for America to fight in the revolution against the British. Lafayette joined the ranks as a Major General and was assigned to the staff of General Washington. He served with distinction, leading American forces to several victories and becoming a hero to the new nation. After the British surrendered at Yorktown, Lafayette returned home to Paris where, in 1830, he became the leader of a Revolution that dethroned the Bourbons. 9-71982 (1,400-1,800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	826	$1,150.00	MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE (1757-1834) AUTOGRAPHED LETTER. French Solider and Statesman. 7-1/4” x 9” autographed letter in French signed “Lafayette”, Lagrange, December 31, 1825 to Monseur Granet. In 1777, Lafayette purchased a ship and with a crew of adventurers, set sail for America to fight in the revolution against the British. Lafayette joined the ranks as a Major General and was assigned to the staff of General Washington. He served with distinction, leading American forces to several victories and becoming a hero to the new nation. After the British surrendered at Yorktown, Lafayette returned home to Paris where, in 1830, he became the leader of a Revolution that dethroned the Bourbons. 9-71982 (1,400-1,800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Samoset 2006 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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