1From Thomas Jefferson to Madame de Lafayette, 3 April 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Prevented, Madam, from returning to Paris, by a call to the domestic administration of our government, instead of paying you my respects in person, I must write you a letter of Adieu. Accept my […] thanks for all the civilities and proofs of friendship with which you were pleased to honour my daughters and myself during our residence in France. Be assured that they have made a lively and...
2George Washington to Madame de Lafayette, 15 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I addressed a few lines to you on the 31st. of January, in a state of entire uncertainty in what country or condition they might find you, as we had been sometimes told you were in England, sometimes in Holland, and at sometimes in France. Your letter of Octob. 8. 1792. first relieved me from doubt, and gave me a hope that, being in France, and on your own estate, you are not as destitute, as...