It would be a want of gratitude not to be convinced of the intimate concern he takes in our affairs, after the repeated and decided proofs he has given.
I have the honor to be, with the highest consideration, &c.
GEORGE WASHINGTON.
9 o'clock, A. M.
P. S. I have this instant received a letter from my much esteemed and amiable friend, the Marquis de Lafayette, dated in Boston harbor, the 29th of last month. In the course of a day or two I shall expect to see him.
GEORGE WASHINGTON TO M. DE LA LUZERNE.
Morristown, May 11th, 1780.
Sir,
The attentions and honors paid to M. de Miralles[35] after his death were a tribute due to his character and merit, and dictated by the sincere esteem, which I always felt for him.