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Two ALSs in English, both signed “Lafayette,” both one page, 5 x 7.75, undated but circa 1824, and addressed to a doctor by the name of Stevenson. The first handwritten letter, in full: "The Benevolent plan of our friend has been accepted with deep and lively gratitude, my dear doctor. It has been agreed between my Colleague, a friend to the Servant and myself that this Servant should be at your House tomorrow Thursday at light in the Morning with a letter from me to be by you sent to His New Master.” The second letter, in full: "How are you, dear doctor, by this Hot Weather? I beg you to let me Hear of the Health of poor Mr Jones: Give me also his address.” In overall very good to fine condition, with some light soiling, and an old tape repair to a horizontal tear on the latter letter. Lafayette was the last surviving general of the Revolutionary War when he returned to the United States for a visit in 1824 and 1825 – a landmark event during the first half of 19th century America and a trip that marked the first time in 38 years that he had stepped foot on U.S. soil.
Accompanied by an ALS from Dr. Samuel Brown, signed "Sam. Brown," one page, both sides, dated October 3, 1824, addressed to Dr. Stevenson: “I regret that I did not see you before I left Paris to thank you for the uncommon attentions & favors I recd from you during my visit to that City…On my arrival in America I shall send you the necessary papers with a list of our friends &c. We have a very pleasant party & hope to reach home in a month – I wish you were with us.” Also included is a three-page autograph manuscript in French, penned in an unknown hand, addressed to "Madame Le Breton," containing five stanzas for a piece entitled "Le Chanson" ("The Song”).
