A complete history of the Marquis de Lafayette, major-general in the American army in the war of the revolution. Embracing an account of his tour through the United States, to the time of his departure, September, 1825. By an officer in the late army.

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he was met by a numerous escort, consisting of the officers
who had served in the continental army, the officers of militia, and a great number of citizens who received him with
the most ardent tokens of gratitude. The ringing of bells,
and the thunder of cannons, announced his entrance into
Philadelphia. Not only the streets; but the doors and Mwindows of the houses, were crowded with spectators, and all
the public places resounded with acclamations-After visiting the governor, he was escorted to his rooms in the City
Hotel, where he partook of a splendid supper: in the evening, a general illumination took place. On the day after
his arrival, generals Wayne, St. Clair, and Irwin, were deputed by the corps of officers, to congratulate him on his arrival, and offer him their respects, in the name of the Pennsylvania line. But it was not only from his friends, his acquaintance, and the different societies of the city, that he received the most flattering and energetic addresses. The legislature of Pennsylvania, as soon as they were informed of his
arrival, appointed a committee, consisting of one member
from each county, to present him with the following
ADDRESS.
The representatives of the freemen of the state of Pennsylvania, offer you their most affectionatedl congratulations on
your safe arrival in Philadelphia, and welcome you in the
name of the state. Enjoying the blessings of liberty and
peace, we contemplate, with peculiar delight, those distinguished characters who braved the dangers of the ocean, to
unite in our struggle against oppression, and to aid us in
bringing our revolutionary war to a happy termination. We
consider you as the first among those illustrious men; —your
example and your zeal, animated and encouraged even our
own citizens, and you did not depart from us until the object
of our wishes was accomplished. Receive, sir, this mark of
our gratitude for the numerous services that you have rendered to this country, both in the cabinet and the fileld. May