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4341. LAFAYETTE (Marquis de), Dishonored.—[continued].

The disgrace of the Marquis
de Lafayette, which at any other period of
their history would have had the worst consequences
for him, will on the contrary, mark
him favorably to the nation, at present. During
the present administration he can expect nothing;
but perhaps it may serve him with their
successors.—
To James Madison. Washington ed. ii, 443. Ford ed., v, 43.
(P. 1788)