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LA FAYETTE TO GALLATIN. - Albert Gallatin, The Writings of Albert Gallatin, vol. 1 [1879]

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The Writings of Albert Gallatin, ed. Henry Adams (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott, 1879). 3 vols.

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LA FAYETTE TO GALLATIN.

Paris, June 3, 1814.

My dear Sir,—

I have just the time to write a line by my friend M. de Humboldt, who hopes to reach London before you have left it. M. Poletica having taken charge of Mr. Crawford’s despatches and a letter of mine, I ought to refer you to them. Here is, however, another copy of the observations which I had put under the eyes of Emperor Alexander, while I transmitted to him, through a particular friend, the excellent and more extensive note of Mr. Crawford. His letter of a later date than mine to you will have informed you that I had the expected conversation with the Emperor of Russia at the house of Madame de Staël, and that it has been very satisfactory. He began with telling me he had read with much pleasure and interest what I had sent to him. He gave me all the time to explain away the allusions and insinuations of the adversaries to the United States, and kindly positively promised he would take the opportunity of his journey to London and make a new eager attempt to promote a peace. I have had the matter urged again before his departure. I much wish you and Mr. Adams, with both of whom he is personally acquainted, might be in England during his short stay there. I am sure this noble-minded Alexander will make it a point to serve us in the critical juncture. You may begin the conversation with thanking him for the intention to do so to the best of his power, which he very positively expressed to me. Our friend Humboldt, who has already spoken to him on the subject, would be happy to receive your directions for anything in his power. I hasten to scribble this letter to be forwarded by him, and offer you my respectful attachment.

I have had the pleasure to see Mr. Bayard, who is arrived four days ago.