ALS, 1778 December 16 : [s.l.], to Charles Lee.

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ALS, 1778 December 16 : [s.l.], to Charles Lee.

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Writes Lee he will send "a copy of the proceedings of Congress relative to your trial" for treason, but asks that for additional service Lee "apply to Congress that I may not incur censure."

1 p. ; 21 x 17 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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