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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and Turell Tufts, Esq. their Chairman, delivered to him the
following address:"General Lafayette —The S~electmen of Medford, as the
Representatives of the town, deem it a grateful and Lonoura-.ble part of their duty to bid you welcome.
" They are proud, Sir, that Medford is the birth-place of one
of your companions in arms-A man, who, by his bravery in
the field, his patriotism and civic virtues, contributed to acquire
as much glory to our country, as honour to himself.
"We rejoice, Sir, that you both live to meet again, and to
enjoy together the consolations fairly derived from your virtuous
and heroic deeds.
" The minds of our countrymen traced your course with
anxious solicitude, through the French Revolution, from your
first success in the cause of Liberty, until the spirit of oppression confined you to a dungeon; and their hearts were gladdened, when, by the influence of our Great and Good WASHINGTON, their Friend was at last set free.-In the rich harvest
you are now gathering of the expressions of esteem and gratitude
of this numerous people, whose freedom and happiness your
exertions so essentially contributed to establish, we hope you
will find some compensation for all your trials, sacrifices, and
sufferings-and we feel much complacency that, in this respect
you have gained so complete a triumph over the Monarchs of
the world.
"Again, Sir, we bid you a cordial welcome! and hope the
testimonials of approbation you are receiving from every heart
and every tongue, will for ever remain an instructive lesson to
mankind, that Patriots who endure faithfully to the end, shall
not lose their reward."
The following is the substance of the General's reply:" Sir —I am most happy, in visiting the town of my old
brother Soldier and Friend, General Brooks, to be received
with so kind a welcome. You speak of some compensation!
Compensation, Sir, —the smallest part of the delight which I
have experienced, would more than repay me for all sufferings,
past, or to come.
"I beg you, to accept my grateful acknowledgments for this
cheering welcome."
This welcome was repeated by the acclamations of the asr'embled citizens, which were renewed on his arriving at the
Governor's residence. The civic arches and decorations were
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