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Let it ever be said that Washington chose Lafayette as friend, while Lafayette was to him always pupil, disciple, son.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Let it ever be said that Washington chose Lafayette as friend, while Lafayette was to him always pupil, disciple, son.”
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Sumner highlights the unique bond between George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette, emphasizing their mutual respect and affection.
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