Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-08-27
RICHMOND;
FRIDAY MORNING., AUGUST "a. 1924.
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CELEBRATION Ar YORK TOWN.

The satisfaction which We feel. in common
WIN all the inhabitants of Richmond, at learn
ing that La Fdyette will meet his fellow citizens
oi virginia at York Town, on the 10Th October
next, is such as no language can express. The
cordial style of his letter, written Immediately
alter the hustle of bis landing and reception at
we" foi~, IN reply to Governor Picdsants,
communication of Tie pi,;gi,ln limitation, en-
hahces The favor he confers upon us. We no.
nor our fellow citizens of Norfolk, who took the
iead III suggesting and recommending TO the
volunteer Companies of the State, the appro-
pirate and popular method of testifyipg our graft
Jude and respect for the early and devoted friend
oil our liberty. We Joy 10 see the towns and
couh,'es around us, mailing with eagerness and
oehght, a proposal SO congenlal TO their wishes,
SO welcome to their hearts. Every mail from
the interior of the state, will no doubt brine ne
continued evidences of the popularity of the
measure; and the determination of our younr-
aye ana our otd men, TO join the long and glad
procession which about the middle of October
VIII take place from this city, we suppose, to-
wards York Ioio,,.
The numbsrofoid Revolutionary citizens, who
may DC assembled on this occasion. is Greater
IN this state than would be imagined: and. 10 ~
man, they will be delighted to revisit the scene
Oh their former glory. Most of them having
oeen present at the capture of Co,n,caiks il has
ever since been their theme of triumpb IN rc.
present TO youthful listeners, beside The cheer
,ui blaze OF winters fire, the circumstances of
his surrender. 81 was travelling some wears a.
go lsays a correspondent through Hanover
county. Inc weather was very cold; and |
stopped night, at the hospitable abode of an
ola farmer, who had t,cctre sons. We had not
conversed long, before found that he had been
NJ me siege Of York; and soon led him. snothino,
loili,' into full narration of what he witnessed
there. Ioa late hour he gratifed me and his
interesting circle of boys, with his details and
no written account of this celebrated event. has
ever given me SO much pleasure, as did the mar.
| ration OF tbs toorthy old n,ae.n
RICHMOND, (vA.) 10Th Aug 1924.
General La Fayctie,
SIR: have the honor to enclose Tn you c.r,,;
resolutions entered into by the Volunteer Gonna,
mes oil the borough of Norfolk and city of Rich
mnnd' requesting the favor of your company NJ tho
town OF York. in this State, on the 18th day of Oc-
'"oer next, 10 attend the celebration of the Ann-
Versary OF the surrender at that place of tbe Rr
fish army to the combined armies of Americ, aud
france-Give me leave, sir, to assure Won on he
haii OF my fellow-citZens of this state that mn a.,
vent oil the kind could confer upon them equal plea
sure WIN That OF your arrival among them. With
your name IS associated in their minds everv re-
coecton that IS dear to them; of the war of the Re-
Vou'on Oh ,he blessings they enjoy under free 60
Vcrhnehts oil their own choice, in the esa bshmen n,
of which you acted so conspicuous a MARI. and "a
'he uniformity, beauty and consistency of YOUR cha
'ac'er, pottoihed on just regard to the rights o
mankind and cudeavours tosecure them the blesnes
of rational liberty.
with sentiments of most profound esteem and al
fcctonate regard,
am, sir your obedent servant.
JAMES PLE.1S.4NTS. .Jr.
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