Letter, 1776 May 18, Williamsburg, Va., to Richard Henry Lee, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Letter, 1776 May 18, Williamsburg, Va., to Richard Henry Lee, Philadelphia, Pa.

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Contains information concerning R.H. Lee's resolution for independance which was recently passed in the [Virginia] convention, minus a preamble and lacking a "preemptory and decided air." Discusses need for a uniform plan of government to be prepared by Congress and approved by the colonies. Describes events following the passage of the resolves including the striking of the British flag and a militia muster on the green. [George] Mason and Thomas Ludwell Lee feel Lee's presence in Williamsburg is essential. Col[onel] [Thomas] Nelson is on his way to Congress which removes the objection respecting a quorum of [Virginia] delegates.

4 p. ; 31 cm.

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library

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