refuses the office, 289;
his offer to serve on Washington's staff refused, 289;
Washington's affection for, 317, 362.
LAFAYETTE, Madame de,
aided by Washington, ii. 366;
letter of Washington to, 377.
Lafayette, Marquis de,
Washington's regard for, i. 192;
his opinion of Continental troops, 196;
sent on fruitless journey to the lakes by cabal, 222, 253;