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Letter to Editor
November 27, 1835
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
A letter from Paris dated September 11, 1835, expresses gratification at a mentioned eloquent July 4th speech and urges cherishing the fraternal bond between French and American nations for their shared devotion to liberty, noting the writer's father's friendship with Lafayette during the National Convention.
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Paris, Sept. 11, 1835
Sir,—I have been greatly gratified finding that you have mentioned the truly and eloquent speech of the 4th of July—
My name not widely known in the United States: for my deceased Father when a member of the National convention was an intimate friend of Lafayette.
You have very properly appreciated the feeling of the French and American nations. They should cherish a fraternal love to one another: and whose united efforts to preserve their liberties.
I have always noted your noble and eloquent speeches where at your contribution to the great cause. What the devotion where my name susceptibility originated: but whereas reason can feel this must soon come. Yes, Sir, the French and Americans should imitate if ever united: for their hearts have the same in and stout say united at the common one to liberty, and national union gives one strong consideration. And inconsistent friendship. Your very humble devoted servant.
IAZ,
Sir,—I have been greatly gratified finding that you have mentioned the truly and eloquent speech of the 4th of July—
My name not widely known in the United States: for my deceased Father when a member of the National convention was an intimate friend of Lafayette.
You have very properly appreciated the feeling of the French and American nations. They should cherish a fraternal love to one another: and whose united efforts to preserve their liberties.
I have always noted your noble and eloquent speeches where at your contribution to the great cause. What the devotion where my name susceptibility originated: but whereas reason can feel this must soon come. Yes, Sir, the French and Americans should imitate if ever united: for their hearts have the same in and stout say united at the common one to liberty, and national union gives one strong consideration. And inconsistent friendship. Your very humble devoted servant.
IAZ,
What sub-type of article is it?
Emotional
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
Franco American Relations
Lafayette
July 4th Speech
Liberty
National Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Iaz
Sir
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Iaz
Recipient
Sir
Main Argument
the letter expresses delight at the mention of an eloquent july 4th speech and argues that french and american nations should cherish their fraternal bond and united efforts to preserve liberty.
Notable Details
Father's Friendship With Lafayette
Reference To National Convention