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Riveting autograph letter signed by Richard Henry Lee, dated 19 February 1781, from ''Chantilly'' [Westmoreland County, Virginia], to General George Weedon. In his letter, after beginning with good news about Daniel Morgan's success at the Battle of Cowpens, Lee turns to the problem of Benedict Arnold's raids in Virginia on behalf of the British. Lee's letter reads in part, ''...I return you my thanks for the most agreeable news that you sent me of our friend Morgan's success. I think that affair will give a favorable turn to the southern war...'' Lee, who had been urging Congress ''for a proper marine force to come quickly & silently into Chesapeake Bay for the purpose of entrapping Arnold & his banditti'' continues, ''...What a fine business it would be to take the whole of these people in a season of their highest confidence!...'' He signs, ''Richard Henry Lee''. Two page card style letter measures 7.25'' x 9''. Dampstaining and moderate wear, overall very good.
Colonial Patriot Richard Henry Lee 1781 Autograph Letter Signed -- ''...come quickly & silently into Chesapeake Bay for the purpose of entrapping Arnold & his banditti...''
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