Ohio archæological and historical quarterly (1887)
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society · Columbus : Published for the Society by A.H. Smythe · leaf 242
ar distant, when thetriumph of victory should bethe knell of oppression.The disastrous condition of our affairs seemed to offer butan humble theatre to the aspirant for military fame. The cy-press extended its mournful boughs over our army. But nothingcould extinguish the ardor of the young hero.… … Lafayette, As he appeared at the time of the American Revolution. From a painting by Peale. 236 Ohio Arch, and Hist. Society Publications. had left the royal nest and soared into a distant hemisphere tofight the battles of liberty. In retracing the incidents of theeventful life of our benefactor, a…
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