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Show FROM HISTORY'S PAGES. Washington's letter to Lafayette, at the time these great characters m American history, were parting, ana Lafayetto's reply are hereby reproduced. repro-duced. Washington wrote: "In the moment of our separation, upon the road aa I traveled, and every hour since, I have felt all that love, respect and attachment for you, with which length of years, close connection, connec-tion, and your merits have Inspired me. I often asked myself, as our carriages car-riages separated, whether that was the last sight I ever should have of you." Lafayette, In answer, displayed marked affection, declaring: No, my beloved General, our late parting was not by any means a last Interview. My whole soul revolts at the idea; and could I harbor It an Instant, Indeed, my dear General, li would make me miserable. I well Bee you will never go to France. Tho inexpressible pleasure of embracing you in my own house, of welcoming you in a family where your coining is adored, I do not much expect to experience; but to you I shall return, and, within the walls of Mount Vernon, Vern-on, we shall yet speak of olden times. My firm plan is to visit you now and then my friend on this side of the Atlantic; At-lantic; and the most beloved of all friends I ever, had, or ever shall have anywhere, Is too strong an Inducement Induce-ment for me to return to him, not to think that whenever it Is possible I Bhall rcnow my so pleasing visits to Mount' Vernon. . . . Adieu, adieu, my dear General. It is with inexpressible inexpres-sible pain that I feel I am going to be severed from you by tho Atlantic. Everything, that admiration, respect, gratitude, friendship, and filial love, can inspire, is combined in my ar-fectlonate ar-fectlonate heart to devote me most tenderly to you. In your friendship, I find a delight which words cannot express. Adieu, my dear General. It io not without emotion that I write this word, although I know I shall Boon visit you again. Be attentive to your health. Let me hear from you every month. Adieu, adieu. |