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LS in French, signed “Lafayette,” one page, 7 x 8.75, August 15, 1827. Letter signed by Lafayette to Madame Armande Roland, addressed on the integral leaf in another hand. In full (translated): "I am very happy, Madame, with the feelings that you have been kind enough to express to me [on his election as congressman in June] and my apologies for this late response which in no way diminishes my sincere gratitude offered with all my heart. Please accept the expression of my most respectful consideration." In very good to fine condition, with a few stains, overall creasing, and seal-related paper loss to the integral address leaf.
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