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. 399
The General was, as usual, extremely happy in his reply,
and alluded with sensibility to the memorable scenes of April
19th, 1775.
The ladies of Concord and vicinity, were present at this
civic and patriotic repast; and it added much to the interest
and splendour of the scene. Coffee was served up, as a
counter-part of the entertainment; and Lafayette appeared to
be highly pleased with the hearty reception which he met in
this hospitable town. Some revolutionary characters called
upon him here, who had not before seen him since he arrived,
and were received with great cordiality. He spoke of the gun
which had been shown him in Boston, by an inhabitant of
Concord or vicinity, and which was first fired against the ministerial troops of Britain. He said " it was the alarm gun to all
Europe and to the world; for it was the signal, which summoned the civilized world to assert their rights, and to become
free."
The visit at Concord was necessarily short, as he had engaged to pass the night at Bolton, about twenty miles distant.
He left Concord at sun-set; and was escorted onl his route to
Bolton, by a company of cavalry, and several gentlemen of
distinction belonging to that place and vicinity. He was every
where greeted by the people, who collected in companies at
various places, to offer him their hearty welcome. The houses
on the road were illuminated, and bonfires were kindled on the
adjoining hills. The militia of Bolton were assembled to receive him, though it was late in the evening when he arrived.
The Selectmen offered him their salutations and welcome, in
the name of the town. He passed the night at the hospitable
mansion of Mr. Wilder, where taste, variety, and elegance, contributed to render his reception very distinguished. Mr. Wilder had resided much in France, and was particularly acquainted with Lafayette and family. Committees from Lancaster
and Worcester waited on him at Bolton, to learn his plans, and
the probable hours of his being in those places, and to communicate the desires of the people, to present him their tribute
of affection and regard.
He visited Lancaster early on Friday morning, where all
classes of the inhabitants were assembled to bid him welcome,
and to express the affectionate sentiments by which their glowing bosoms were animated. A corps of cavalry still escorted
him-a national salute was fired —nd the turnpike gate, at the