Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-08-11
From the New York statesman, AUG. s.


Every thing relating to La Faye,te is interesting
to the American reader. Most of US have had the
qualification of beholding the illustrious friend of
liberty and our country. We have seen with what
republican simplicity he received the grateful hon.
age OF nation, followed him with all our
hearts from the scenes of his triumph into the
pleasures OF his delightful retirement, and feel hap
by when we hear that he is enjoying the rewards
OF his long and well spent iiie in the midst of an
interesting and affectionate family, and devotinp
the evening OF his days to the benefit of mankind
The following familiar letter from the veteran.
was recently received by Mr. Skinner editor of the
American Farmer, who has been spending sumo
days In this city AT OR request, he has permitted
its insertion
La Grange, May 2Slh 1926.
My dear sir,-I have, with much qualification,
received the 9TH volume of the American Farmer
and hope, early in June by Capt ALVIN. to hear
from you, and to know how you all fare in the be-
loved city of Baltimore. Capt Macy has been
pleased 10 take on board a couple of shepherds
dogs Tor you Mr.. Worthngton, son of the for
mer Governor OF Ohio, took charge of them in
Paris-they of the best breed, and well trained
But fear the Ameican method of keeping fiocl,
Will not give so much scope and usefulness to a. eli,
instinct as when they under the perpetual ad
monitor from their master. And since have en-
tered on farming topics, mus, tell you, my dear
sir, that l an, making great improvements founded
ON American importations. Your hogs are beau
utul, and while keep some individuals of pure
breed, generally il with Anglo Chinese
Animals OF the best kind. But yours are better
shaped, and have arranged piggery after your
principles VI the handsome Eolkam cows given
me by MT. Patterson, three are alive and thriving
The younger bull, and two females. OF the will
turkeys, one only has been preserved particu-
larry regret the giant turkey which my friend had
80 kindly provided for me, and If such one could
be obtained, 1t would be a new conferred oblea,io,
The surviving one has mixed with the hens of the
country, and have got number of crossed eqqs
but few wild ones of both sexes would he
very welcome SO would be my good friend, some
1 american cartridges, variety unknown in Eu
rope and OF terrapiDs, two of novelty which
would Ike hrst to nurse at the farm then 10 nat
ursilze on my grounds. The splendid boiling s,eau,
machine given TO me by Mr.. Morriss has been
mnch admired drafts have been taken and il shall
DC IN Few days placed in building have made
on purpose TO receive it. You see that nv Bali.
moTean farming obligations have not been lost IN
on me. And since you allow me utter all nv
"ishes, l VIII add that one or two couple of A.
inerican rabbits would be also new introduction
on this side OF the Atlantic. As to the Justly eel.
eoraied canvass backs, they can only be enioyed
! IN the vicinity OF the Susquehana and the poto-
mac, condition to which none more heartily than
myself would like to submit
trecelVs three times u month, accounts from the
United States by the Hsvre packets an insufficient
compensation for absence they are however verv
precious to me. Every particular of public and
personal nature, are eagerly looked for, and when
you are pleased to write, beg you to let me know
as much as yon can of my Baltimorean friends.
Present me very affectonaiely to them.
Permit me to enclose a letter 10 Mr.. Mccormick,
Virginian. who certainly is known TO Won. az
well as the plough, which has been presented to the
examination OF the Agricultural Society c Paris.
You will learn the favorable opinion tina, has been
expressed
Most cordially am your affectionate friend,
LA FAYETTE.