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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.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 31 Marblehead
Lafayette! like thy friend and associate Washington, thou hast immortalized the name not o the tombs of slaughtered millions nor on the ruins of mournful principalities, kingdoms and empires – but on the brilliant pages of illustrious Philanthropists, on the durable annals of the great, the good, the divine-like benefactors of man.
Your return to this Country, at this time, we consider providential, and your life having been thus prolonged, we consider to be for some wise and good purpose, by him who overrules the destinies of men.
You are among the surviving Patriots of the Revolution, who remain to this day as monuments of the same – as such, among other traits of character we receive you – above all, as the friend of Man.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 31 Lynn
Although your present appearance among us, like the transit of a brilliant and beneficent planet, commissioned to proclaim good will to man, in its rapid career among innumerable worlds, is short and fleeting, the emanations of the bright and joyous light which is shed around you will continue with us to guide our steps, and cheer our hearts to the latest moment of our existence.
Lafayette In Massachusetts August 31 – Chelsea
We thank you for your sacrifices in our cause; and we thank God, who made you to be an instrument of so much good for us. Your visit to our country will give new strength to the institutions, for which under God we are essentially indebted to your services. Its influence will be felt through the civilized world, and it will advance the cause of human liberty and happiness. Yours, Sir, is a triumph of moral, and of Christian feeling. History has but one page, on which it has recorded a similar triumph; and that is the page, on which is inscribed the progress of WASHINGTON through our States.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 30 Boston
This is part of a series on Lafayette’s visit to Massachusetts August 23, 1824 to September 3 1824. Brigadier General James Appleton Monday August 30 was Lafayette’s...
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 29 Milton Quincy
How many people in this country would have been delighted with my situation at this moment, to see three distinguished men dining at the same table, with the reflections all brought up concerning the old days of the revolution, in which they were conspicuous actors and for their exertions in which, the country is grateful! – Charles Francis Adams grandson of John Adams
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – August 28 Medford
The minds of our countrymen traced your course with anxious solicitude, through the French Revolution, form your first success in the cause of Liberty, until the spirit of oppression confined you to a dungeon; and their hearts were gladdened, when, by the influence of Great and Good Washington, their Friend was a last set free. In the rich harvest you are now gathering of the expressions of esteem and gratitude of this numerous people, whose freedom and happiness your exertions so essentially contributed to establish, we hope you find some compensation for all your trials, sacrifices, and sufferings-and we feel much complacency-that, in this respect you have gained so complete a triumph over the Monarchs of the world.
Lafayette In Massachusetts In 1824 – Augusts 2? Dorchester
According to Levasseur, Governor Eustis invited Lafayette to visit the camp at Savin Hill. They arrived around noon. The camp was occupied by the Guards of New England. Engaged in target practice. The militia invited Lafayette and the Governor to fire a shot with their own hand. The General’s shot struck the target a little above the center. He then dined at Governor Eustis’s home. The front of the house was beautifully decorated and fireworks were exhibited on the lawn.