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Lafnycllc, Guglielmo Pep<tfatalia- 507*
I aiu ime, will be very welcome to you. Most truly and affeetionately I anv my dear Sir
Your old brother soldler and friend Lafayette*
General 'Witter ew York*
IX.
Paris, May 14th, 1824, My dear Sir,
I anticipate the nleasnre you will have to take by Ole band General Pepe who has done so ranch for the cause oC Country and Freedom and. whose great and good qualities will malte barn a welcome visitor in the U. Si It la probable I will be with you before bini. At ali èvehts-1 send to my excellent friend tbese few linea Wr yen and am aure tbe introductlon is. properly 3i-recled. Most truly and affectionately
your Lafayette.
Mòle. William Orauford, Secretarti óf the Treawry - "WasMnirton City.
X.
Paris, May tgtii, >S24. My dear Sir,. I
Although. I bone to be personally the introducer of General Pepe to my American, friends, and although bis own illustrlous character Is tbe best in-troduction be can ever reeeive, I will not run the chance of bis coming near you without a line Iroitf me. Had he any iunnediate hope to serve tbe Italian. cause by any exertiona in Europe be would not think to visft, at thia mo­ment, tbe U. S. But sitùated as matterà now are, be Intende to embark in a short timo from England to America and I beg leave, whìle he recommends himseM so well by bis great and good qualitles, to add this partìcular re-commendation of a personal friend. Most truly and affectionately
your Lafayette.
HHe. Quinci/ Adatmtjeoreiary of Mate * Washington City.