[LAFAYETTE, Gilbert du Motier, marquis de]. Anonyme [Kentucky], avant le 7 mai 1825 4 pp. in-4
Estimation :
150 / 200
Adjudication :
Invendu
Description
INVITATION D’UN CITOYEN DU KENTUCKY : “THE ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE WILDERNESS OF THE WEST, OPENS HER ARMS TO RECEIVE YOU" “Kentucky Sir, the eldest daughter of the Wilderness of the West, opens her Arms to receive you. She presents you her heart, naked and sincere ; Upon it by the finger of Nature is traced, Gratitude and Affection, for Lafayette, the Friend of America and of Man. Enter Sir, We intreat you, and behold some of the fruits of your glorious labors for our Country. Our numerous population ; our Smiling fields ; and the tokens of happiness which spring from honest industry" This appears, from its opening reference to “Your arrival in the United States", to date from early in Lafayette’s visit. But, being undated, we have assigned that position, prior to the Shelbyville invitation of 7 May 1825.
