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Lafayette writes to Francis McHenry a letter of introduction and recommendation for Doctor Regnault and "his lady" who were journeying from France to the United States. Written in France, 28 January 1801.
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La Grange 8th ? Jan. the 28th 1801 My dear McHenry Give me leave to introduce you to Doctor Regnault, an eminent French physician, my particular friend, who having acted an honorable part among the free patriots in the fine years of the Revolution was a partaker in their proscription, and has with me returned to his native country. His family affairs require a voyage on the other side of the Atlantic, and he is embarking with his lady. I have the highest esteem for Doctor Regnault’s abilities and character. My old affection for him has been strengthened by obligations during my captivity and by the experience I have of his public and private conduct with respect to his principles, his duties, and his friends. It is probable you may Have Heard By Ameriluas coming from Hamburgh what Has Been there, during His Exile, doctor Regnault’s medical Reputation. I earnestly recommend Him and His lady to yours, and Mrs. McHenry’s friendly acquaintance and good offices, and I do also, through your good care, recommend both to our friends in America. I have lately written By a French Frigate who Carried my [?] to Your part of the United States [?] my, and our best compliments to your lady, family, and Nephew. I am yours affectionately dear McHenry Your friend LaFayette
Creation Date
1-28-1801
City
La Grange
Country
France
Creator Life Dates
1757-1834
Keywords
LaFayette, La Grange, France, Regnault, Francis McHenry, Marquis de Lafayette, 1801, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier de LaFayette
Resource Identifier
071030-01
Date Digital
March 2014
Document Type
Manuscript
Disciplines
Social History
Format (medium)
manuscript
Format (IMT)
Language
En-us
Digitization Specifications
800ppi 24-bit depth color; Scanned with an Epson 15000 Photo scanner with Epson Scan software; Archival master is a TIFF; TIFFs converted to PDF with Adobe Acrobat XI Pro.
Source
The original from which this digital representation is taken is housed in The Littlejohn Collection at Wofford College, located in the Sandor Teszler Library.
Recommended Citation
Lafayette, Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, "Marquis de Lafayette letter to James McHenry, 1801." (1801). Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection. 171.
https://digitalcommons.wofford.edu/littlejohnmss/171
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