revolution. The particular extent of the change in the monarchical
government of France, contemplated by Lafayette, may appear by this
epistolary discussion. If not wholly confidential, it may be expected, that
the letters will be given to the American public.

His second daughter, Virginia, married Monsieur de Lasteyrie, a young
gentleman of eminent literary attainments; and who distinguished himself,
also, as an officer in the French army, during the reign of Napoleon;
particularly in the campaign of Jena, Eylau, Friedland, &c. But this brave
and meritorious officer shared, with his brother-in-law, G. W. Fayette, the
constant neglect and hatred of Bonaparte. G. W. Fayette was married to a
daughter of Count de Tracy, one of the party of moderates, or liberals, as
often denominated, and sometime a member of the conservative senate. The
son and sons-in-law of General Lafayette, reside at the same chateau with
their father; which is sufficiently spacious, not only for the respectable
accommodation of the four united families, the father, son and two
sons-in-law; but for the reception and occasional residence of family or
other particular friends, who often pass much time in this hospitable
mansion. Monsieur de Maubourg, an old and intimate friend of General
Lafayette, with his lady, usually spend the greater part of the year at the
chateau of La Grange. The son, and eldest daughter, who married Charles
Latour Maubourg, have each several children, who are peculiar objects of
affection and interest with their respected grandsire:

The following remarks of Madame de Stael, who personally knew much of
General Lafayette, [Footnote: She was also an intimate friend of Madame de
Lafayette. They were accused, in the days of suspicion and terror, of being
too much engaged in political affairs.] and who was well acquainted with
characters and events connected with the French revolution, are deemed
worthy of being presented to the reader of these hasty memoirs.