George Washington De Lafayette ALS
GEORGES WASHINGTON DE LAFAYETTE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED – SON OF MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE – G.W. LAFAYETTE ALS
Original autograph note signed by Georges Washington de Lafayette (1779–1849), son of Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette and namesake/godson of George Washington.
Signed boldly:
"G. W. Lafayette"
One page manuscript in French.
In this attractive handwritten note, Lafayette conveys his good wishes to Monsieur Worthington, expressing hopes for his successful voyage and requesting that his respects be conveyed to Worthington's father.
Historical Significance
Georges Washington de Lafayette was:
The only son of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Named after George Washington.
Closely associated with the American Revolutionary generation.
A companion of his father during the celebrated 1824–1825 Farewell Tour of the United States.
Autograph material from Georges Washington de Lafayette is significantly scarcer than many nineteenth-century political figures and remains highly sought after by collectors of:
Revolutionary War history
Lafayette family manuscripts
Franco-American relations
Early American historical autographs
Details
Autograph note signed
Language: French
Signature: "G. W. Lafayette"
One page
Mention of "Monsieur Worthington"
Excellent display quality
Condition
Very good antique condition.
Strong signature
Light fold wear
Minor edge wear
Clean manuscript appearance
Collector Appeal
An authentic signed manuscript from the son of one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolution and one of the most recognizable names in Franco-American history.
GEORGES WASHINGTON DE LAFAYETTE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED – SON OF MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE – G.W. LAFAYETTE ALS
Original autograph note signed by Georges Washington de Lafayette (1779–1849), son of Revolutionary War hero Marquis de Lafayette and namesake/godson of George Washington.
Signed boldly:
"G. W. Lafayette"
One page manuscript in French.
In this attractive handwritten note, Lafayette conveys his good wishes to Monsieur Worthington, expressing hopes for his successful voyage and requesting that his respects be conveyed to Worthington's father.
Historical Significance
Georges Washington de Lafayette was:
The only son of the Marquis de Lafayette.
Named after George Washington.
Closely associated with the American Revolutionary generation.
A companion of his father during the celebrated 1824–1825 Farewell Tour of the United States.
Autograph material from Georges Washington de Lafayette is significantly scarcer than many nineteenth-century political figures and remains highly sought after by collectors of:
Revolutionary War history
Lafayette family manuscripts
Franco-American relations
Early American historical autographs
Details
Autograph note signed
Language: French
Signature: "G. W. Lafayette"
One page
Mention of "Monsieur Worthington"
Excellent display quality
Condition
Very good antique condition.
Strong signature
Light fold wear
Minor edge wear
Clean manuscript appearance
Collector Appeal
An authentic signed manuscript from the son of one of the most celebrated figures of the American Revolution and one of the most recognizable names in Franco-American history.
