Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834.
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
ALS to Armand Charles Augustin de La Croix, duc de Castries, 1788-08-20
Item — Box 17: [Barcode: 31924065475042], Folder: 13bis
Scope and Contents
"Tu as bien raison, mon cher ami, de penser que les états généraux sont le grand objet national… " Writing shortly after it was announced that the Etats généraux would be convened in May 1789, Lafayette expresses concern about the long delay, coming at a time when the nation is bankrupt and the people are suffering. But he is hopeful for a good outcome to the process.
Dates:
1788-08-20