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(on both of which his name, and that of the Company, the 

 date of its foundation, and of his election, were suitably 

 inscribed,) all these, as he was pleased to say, " he esteem- 

 ed as amongst his most valuable presents," expressing his 

 intention to wear the honorable badges of a member of the 

 State in Schuylkill, on fishing excursions, on his return, 

 sensibly to remind him of his happy visit, and the high 

 honor conferred. They were forwarded by him to La 

 Grange^ his family residence in France. 



COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE. 



WE DO CERTIFY, 



That at a Special meeting of the Governor, 



Council and Citizens of the Schuylkill Fishing Company, 



held at their CASTLE, in the 



STATE IN SCHUYLKILL, on Thursday 



July 21st, 1825. 



GENERAL LAFAYETTE, 



our Nation's Guest, 



Was unanimously elected an Honorary Member. 



Certified from the records of State. 



T. MORRIS. 



First Counsellor, and Governor pro. tem. 

 Attested by 



WILLIAM MILNOR, Jr. , 



Secretary of State. 



