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Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2-3 Bolton
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. Sampson Vryling Stoddard Wilder (1780-1865) had made a fortune as a...
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Stow
Miss Abigail Soper, the daughter of Jacob Soper the blacksmith, presented him with a bouquet, and the General, in true French style, stooped and kissed her on both cheeks. It is said, that several years later, when this fact was mentioned in the presence of the Rev. Mr. Moulton, the latter quietly remarked, “As I remember Abigail Soper, she was a very ugly old woman, and it would have taken a hero of several wars to have kissed her on even one cheek.” Miss Soper was about 16, at the time of Lafayette’s visit.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Concord
You, Sir, now behold the spot on which the first forcible resistance was made to a system of measures calculated to deprive the whole people of these States of the privileges of freemen. You approved this resistance. A just estimate of the value of rational liberty led you disinterested, to participate with strangers in the toils, the privations and the dangers of an arduous contest. From the 19th day of April 1775 here noted in blood, to the memorable day in Yorktown, you heart and your sword were with us.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Lexington
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. At the Lexington line a troop of horse and a cavalcade of citizens...
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Arlington (West Cambridge In 1824)
In 1913 Arlington held a historical pageant to dedicate a new town hall. Episode VI was Lafayette’s visit. Over 600 people took an active part in the pageant and there were over 5,000 in the audience.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – September 2 Boston
Someone presented the General with a neat snuff box made of part of the timber of “Old Ironsides”.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 31 Newburyport
As the zealous advocate for civil liberty, we give you welcome; – as the brave defender of an oppressed people, we make you welcome;-as the friend and associate of our immortal Washington, we bid you welcome!”
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 31 Ipswich
Most of those who acted in, or witnessed the great scenes in which you bore so conspicuous a part, have now descended to the tombs of their fathers. The present generation can rehearse only what they have heard with their ears, and their fathers have told them. But the name of Lafayette is not confined to any generation. While the liberties of America shall endure it will descend from father to son, associated with those of the friend of our country, of liberty, and of man.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 31 Beverly
Tyrants receive the commanded adulation of their slaves, but to the benefactors of our race belong the spontaneous effusions of our hearts.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 31 Salem
Can we forget that we were poor and struggling alone in the doubtful contest for Independence, and you crossed the Atlantic at the hazard of fortune and fame to cheer us in our resistance? That you re-crossed it to solicit naval and military succours from the Throne of France and returned with triumphant success? That your gallantry in the southern campaigns checked the inroads of a brave and confident enemy? That your military labors closed but with the surrender at Yorktown, and thus indissolubly united your name with the proud events of that glorious day, We cannot forget these things, if we would – We would not forget them if we could. They will not be forgotten, until America ceases to be a Nation.