Henry Lee letter to Leroy and Bayard, bankers [179-].

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Henry Lee letter to Leroy and Bayard, bankers [179-].

ALS with instructions from Lee to Leroy and Bayard, his private banking agents, concerning speculation in banknotes and shares. Also concerns the payment of personal bills and the scarcity of gold and silver.

4 p. (0.08 linear ft.)

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Lee, Henry, 1756-1818

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Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 – March 25, 1818) was an early American Patriot and U.S. politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. Lee's service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the nickname by which he is best known, "Light-Horse Harry". He was the father of Robert E. Lee, who led Confederate armies against the U.S. in the American Civil War. Born on Leesylvan...