4367. LAFAYETTE (Marquis de), A Notable.—
Lafayette's name was placed on the
list of Notables originally. Afterwards his
name disappeared, but finally was reinstated.
This shows that his character here is not considered
as an indifferent one, and that it excites
agitation. His education in our school has
drawn on him a very jealous eye from a court
whose principles are the most absolute despotism.
* * * The King, who is a good man, is
favorably disposed towards him, and he is supported
by powerful family connections, and by
the public good will. He is the youngest
man of the Notables except one whose office
placed him on the list.—
To Edward Carrington. Washington ed. ii, 99.
Ford ed., iv, 358.
(P.
1787)
