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Extract from Lafayette to George Washington

Paris October the 26th 1786

Mr jefferson is a Most able and Respected Representative, and Such a Man as Makes me Happy to Be His Aid de Camp—Congress Have Made a choice Very favourable to their affairs.

RC (Lafayette College, PA).
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Author
Lafayette
Recipient
George Washington
Date Range
1771 - 1790
Date
October 26, 1786
Collection
Quotes by and about Thomas Jefferson
Repository
PEL
Quote Category
Notable Comments on Jefferson

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