I Sigh To See You - Lafayette

SKU NYH002N Inscribed: "O! if you knew how much I sigh to see you" - Marquis de La Fayette renounced his title in 1790, traveled to the U.S. and enlisted to aid the struggling colonies.This romantic inscription is from a July 23, 1777 letter to his wife now in the collection of the NY Historical Society. The complete sentence reads: "O! if you knew how much I sigh to see you, how much I suffer at being separated from you, and all that my heart has been called on to endure, you would think me somewhat worthy of your love!" Sterling Silver Mobius Pendant Size 1" Chain Length 18" Made in the USA