military “Whether I shall be employed in the war is unknown to me... If however a resort to arms be unavoidable & myself called to the field I shall be happy in manifesting my respect to y’r principles & Zeal” 143. Marquis de Lafayette Document Signed. DS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7.5 x 10, February 5, 1790. A printed report, in part (translated): “I cannot but rejoice with you about the King’s decision to consolidate our Liberty... Only by assuring obedience to the Decrees of the Assembly, the upholding of the laws and the essential collection of Taxes of the State will we reaffirm our beautiful Constitution of which the King desires to be the most zealous defender.” Signed neatly at the conclusion by the Marquis de Lafayette. In very good to fine condition, with toning and foxing to the edges. Starting Bid $200
144. Henry ‘Light Horse’ Lee Autographed Letter Signed. ALS signed “Henry Lee,” one page
both sides, 8.25 x 12.75, August 15, 1807. Letter to Colonel John Tayloe III, a wealthy landowner and member of the Virginia Governor’s Council. In part: “Lt. Ball presented me with the dispatch entrusted to him this morning soon after I had a conference with the Governor & have the pleasure to transmit herewith commissions for yourself & officers. I have placed y’r troops under the law of Congress requiring 30,000 volunteers for one year. It is very probable that the troops under y’r command will be first from the State in that line. You ought to procure a beugle horn & beugler instead of a French horn...Whether I shall be employed in the war is unknown to me. I anxiously hope that the rupture may be closed by a mutual & just explanation of all difficulties. If however a resort to arms be unavoidable & myself called to the field I shall be happy in manifesting my respect to y’r principles & Zeal.” In very good to fine condition, with a tear to the top edge, an old mounting strip along the left edge, and a block of toning to the first page. Starting Bid $200
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