La Fayette at the battle of Brandywine, was provided by Congress to convey him to France.

It was deemed appropriate that he should take final leave of the nation at the seat of government in Washington.

President Adams invited him to pass a few weeks in the presidential mansion.

Mr.
Adams had been on intimate terms with La Fayette in his youth, with whom, it is said, he was a marked favorite.

During his sojourn at the capitol, he visited ex-Presidents Jefferson, Madison, and Monroe, at their several places of residence.
Having paid his respects to these venerated sages, "the Nation's Guest" prepared to take his final departure from the midst of a grateful people.
The 7th of September, 1825, was the day appointed for taking leave.