Written at Versailles, the 10th of March, 1781.
Your good Friend and Ally,
LOUIS.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TO M. DE LA LUZERNE.
Morristown, May 5th, 1780.
Sir,
Two days since I had the honor of receiving your Excellency's letter of the 29th of April.
The polite terms in which you mention the attention, which my respectful attachment for you dictated during your stay in camp, add to the obligation I felt for the honor of your visit. I was happy in that opportunity of giving you a new proof of my sentiments, and I entreat you to afford me others as frequently as possible. As the Minister of a Prince, to whom America owes so much, you have every title to my respect; and permit me to add, your personal qualities give you a claim, which my heart cheerfully acknowledges, to all my esteem and all my regard.
I beg you to accept my thanks for your intention to represent the army in so favorable a light, as will recommend it to the approbation of his Most Christian Majesty; an honor as flattering as it will be precious.