1To George Washington from Ségur, 24 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
I take the advantage of the departure of Mr Paul Jones to bring myself to the recollection of your Excellency, and to congratulate you upon the ratification of the new Constitution by the United States and electing you their President—They will not be deceived in their experience—Your wisdom will mantain the splendor of that liberty which your courage established. I earnestly wish that...
2To George Washington from Ségur, 30 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
When I had the honor to bear Arms under the orders of your Excellency, I often formed a wish to become a citizen of that Country where I found so much liberty, wisdom, courage and virtue. Friendship and liberty have united France & America, and a Frenchman may become an American by remaining faithful to the politics and principles of his own Country. The wish which I formed is about to be...
3To George Washington from Louis-Philippe, comte de Ségur, 8 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
Your Excellency has too long accustomed me to your goodness for me to doubt that you will pardon my recommending to you the citizen Boislandry a french merchant who sails for america. He is a man distinguished for his probity, wisdom, & disposition; and I am persuaded that he will attract the esteem of all who may become acquainted with him. He was a deputy to the Constituant Assembly, in...
4To George Washington from Ségur, 4 August 1796 (Washington Papers)
I hope that your excellency will permit me to remember myself to you. you have so much accustomed my relations and myself to your kindnesses that I don’t fear to be troublesome in begging of you to be so kind as to forward the inclosed letter to Mr Lafayette my nephew. you are his second father, and I hope this motive will make you forgive the liberty which I take to put under your direction...