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LAFAYETTE, Gilbert du Motier, marquis de [Toast 34] Document autographe Richmond, 30 octobre 1824 2 lignes

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AUTRE ASSEMBLÉE MAÇONIQUE. ANOTHER MASONIC ASSEMBLY “Liberty, Equality, Philanthropy ; the Masonic trio. May it in every instance charm the ear of a friend, and the malignity of an enemy" “A Masonic dinner was given to General Lafayette, in Richmond, at which the Right Worshipful Chief-Justice Marshall, P. G. M., General Lafayette presided, on Saturday, October 30th, 1824. The General, his son, and his secretary, Le Vasseur, were received in the lodge with ceremonies and testimonials of respect and affection of the most impressive character" (Robert D. Ward, An Account of Lafayette’s visit to Virginia, p. 68)
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