Memoirs, Correspondence and Manuscripts of General Lafayette

part in expressions of public joy. I learnt, at the same time, the loss

of our little Adrien, for I always considered that child as my own, and I regretted him as I should have done a son. I have written twice to the viscount and viscountess, to express to them my deep regret, and I hope my letters will reach them safely. I am writing only to you at present, because I neither know w...