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.

GENERAL LAFAYETTE. 373
the honour, personally to offer to the citizens of Portland, the
tribute of my respect and gratitude.
Be pleased, Sir, to accept my respectful acknowledgments
and regard. LAFAYETTE."
The Selectmen of the ancient town of Plymouth were prompt
in offering an invitation to General Lafayette to visit that place
before leaving the United States. A letter from the Chairman,
in behalf of that body and their fellow citizens, was delivered
to him on the morning after his arrival in Boston, by the venerable Dr. Thacher; to which he gave the following reply:" SiR-Nothing could afford. me a greater satisfaction than
to have the honour to pay my respects to the citizens of Plymouth; nor will I leave the shores of America before I have
enjoyed this heartfelt gratification. But my present, first visit
to this part of the Union, is shortened by previous engagements,
and the obligation to go towards the seat of government at
Washington City. I anticipate the time when it will be in my
power personally to present the citizens of Plymouth with my
grateful and affectionate acknowledgments for their kindness
to me. Be pleased to accept the tribute of these sentiments,
and to believe me with much personal regard, Yours, &c.
LAFAYETTE."
The Marquis Lafayette left his place of residence in Bostonl
at 10 o'clock, accompanied by Governor Eustis and suite,
Governor Brooks, the deputation from New-York, the Mayor
and committee of arrangements of Boston, and proceeded to
Charlestown, which he previously engaged to visit, at this time.
As he passed through the streets in the north part of the city,
the people pressed around him, testifying their regard, and
cheering him on his way with repeated acclamlations. Raised
arches, wreaths of ever-green, and variegated colours, added to
the brilliancy of the scene. He was met at the centre of the
bridge, which is the dividing line between Boston and Charlestown, by the Chief Marshal and his aids, and conducted to the
square, where a committee of the citizens of that town was in
waiting to receive him. A procession was then formed, headed by two Marshals, and escorted by a regiment of Light Infantry, and a battalion of artillery, with martial music, consisting of the committee of arrangements, General Lafayette, his
son, and friend, who accompanied him from France; the
Governor and suite, Governor Brooks, and General Dearborn,
Judges of the Courts, and members of the Supreme Executive