SAILING OF THE BRANDYWINE.
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The time draws near for the departure of
the Nations Guest from the American
shores-He will carry with him the bene-
dictions Of the whole nation-Never was
homage more universal, or paid from purer
motives than that which has been rendered
by the freemen of America to this consistent
veteran in the cause of freedom.
Extract of a Letter from General,I.a Fayette to


Mr.. j. S. skinner, dated


Washington, eth .august, 1925.
81 have just returned from my Virginia
visits, excepting Mount Vernon; there
must go-dine on Thursday with Commo-
dore Morris and a large company on the
9th Sept. my birth day, at the Presidents
house. leave the seat of the U. S. govern
ment the next day, 7th, to meet the Brandy
wine at the highest place on the sth. You
sec how few days remain for me at Wash
ington city, where l have several things to
do; yet it greves me to the heart to leave
this shore before have paid one more visit
to my Baltimore friends. l expect to hear
from you.


Believe me, forever,


Your affectionate friend,


LAFAYETTE."