ALS, 1787 September 1 : New York, to unknown.

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ALS, 1787 September 1 : New York, to unknown.

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Writing from the Continental Congress, Lee recites to a member of the Virginia delegation at the Philadelphia Convention the history of requisitions upon Virginia and analyzes the most advantageous way for compliance. Concludes with this remark: "I am happy to hear that your business in Convention is near a close. You have had a hard time of it. And I hope you will be rewarded with the thanks of this and future generations."

5 p. ; 22 x 19 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794

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