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Richard Henry Lee

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1 Richard Henry Lee Unknown I hear it is objected to me that I have a brother already in the council. It is very true, I have; but candidly considered, how unimportant is this objection, nay, how invidious is it, since the... 1762
2 Richard Henry Lee James Abercrombie The acquaintance, I had the honour, to form with you when I was in London, in the year ’51, will, I hope excuse me to you, for the freedom of this letter. When I consider the weight you deservedly... Aug. 27, 1762
3 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Cummings I wrote to you a few days ago, that the council of this colony, had unanimously addressed his majesty to remove from their board Mr. - - , the last appointed counsellor, on account of his... Aug. 27, 1762
4 Richard Henry Lee Annette Carter By the Governor s Speech, which you have inclosed, you may perceive, that considerable business was marked out for us. But our glorious resolution of yesterday, to be defended by Militia, to have... Jan. 14, 1764
5 Richard Henry Lee A Gentleman in London At a time when universal selfishness prevails, and when (did not a very few instances evince the contrary) one would be apt to conclude that friendship, with Astrea, had fled this degenerate world,... May 31, 1764
6 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I shall not fail to send your packet to Jonas Green by the first favorable opportunity. I have perused it, and arn well pleased with your manner of defending us, as well as with the justness of... Dec. 31, 1764
7 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter Is it true that one of the best friends, as well as one of the most able of the community, intends to quit the service of his Country at this most important crisis; when every mental, every... Jan. 22, 1765
8 Richard Henry Lee Annette Carter By Captain Talman, I was favoured with your obliging letter of April last, before the receipt of which, I had been informed of the fatal blow given to American liberty, by the ever to be detested... Jul. 4, 1765
9 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee * * * Every man in America hath much reason to lament with you, the loss of American liberty. As bad indeed as Egyptian bondage, is now become the fate of every inhabitant of America, by the mother... Jul. 4, 1765
10 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I accidentally met with your favor the other day, and have now sent the book you were pleased to lend me in Town. ’Tis well written, and should be well studied in these times, when the true nature... Aug. 15, 1765
11 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter As I was greatly surprised, and equally disturbed at Mr. Ritchies declaration at Richmond Court, so am I now pleased to hear from you, that he repents of that dangerous step. I make no doubt, but... Jan. 24, 1766
12 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter Tired at length with vain expectation, I have determined to make that opportunity I have so long waited for, to answer your obliging favor of Nov'r last. I am not surprised that your good... Feb. 1766
13 Samuel Washington Richard Henry Lee I recd. your favour of the 7h inst. informing me of Richies Imprudence in declaring he would send for Stampt paper to clear out his vessel for the West Indies, but Postponed answering it, until I... Feb. 1766
14 Thomas Lee, Thomas Ludwell Lee Richard Henry Lee My Dear Brother [Richard Henry Lee], I have conferred with T. Mason, W. Brent and C. Bullett, upon the subject of your letter, and we have concluded that the most effectual, and in all respects,... Feb. 1766
15 Richard Henry Lee - Sender: Richard Henry Lee, Subscription for Portrait of Lord Camden Recipient:[20 June 1766]We who subscribe this paper highly venerating the character of the right honorable Charles Pratt Lord... Jun. 20, 1766
16 Richard Henry Lee the Editor of the Virginia Gazette To remove the painful consideration, that one worthy person should be induced by misrepresentation to think ill of me, is the reason that prevails with me to desire you will be pleased to insert... Jul. 1766
17 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee It is at all times with great pleasure that I oblige you, and therefore, notwithstanding the request you have now made me, will be attended with many inconveniences, I shall endeavor to give you a... Dec. 10, 1766
18 Richard Henry Lee Lord Camden Wonder not my Lord that the people in this remote part of his Majestie’s dominions revere your Lordships character, since there is no part of the British Empire but feels the influence of Lord... Jun. 1, 1767
19 Richard Henry Lee Edmund Jenings I hope your goodness will pardon me for the trouble I am going to give you. The Gentlemen in this County having great veneration for the character of Lord Camden, particularly for his noble support... Jun. 1, 1767
20 Richard Henry Lee A Gentleman of Influence, In England ’Tis a pleasing reflection to one who loves his country, that some few, at least, are to be found, who watch over the public good, and having wisdom to discern with spirit to promote, the general... Mar. 27, 1768
21 Richard Henry Lee J.R., a London Merchant I have been concerned to find, that your friends here are much surprised and displeased at the charge you have made of the parliamentary duty on tea. I confess it is extremely disagreeable to me,... Jun. 27, 1768
22 Richard Henry Lee John Dickinson As a friend to the just and proper rights of human nature, but particularly as an American, I acknowledge great obligation to you, for the wise and well-timed care, you have taken of our common... Jul. 25, 1768
23 Richard Henry Lee John Dickinson That I might not be troublesome is the only reason that has hitherto prevented me from answering your agreeable favour of the 10th of August. It is greatly to be lamented that any consideration,... Nov. 26, 1768
24 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter Ever since I left Mr. Parker I have been in the most unhappy condition Poor - Mrs. Lee and my two sons laboring under a severe Pleurisy and now so ill that I know not what may be the issue of this... Dec. 8, 1768
25 Richard Henry Lee Richard Parker I am infinitely obliged to Colonel Carter for the kind concern he is pleased to express for my unhappy situation, and I very well know that his goodness will excuse my attendance at Sabine Hall on... 1769
26 Richard Henry Lee Mr. Strother The Bearer comes for the 4 pounds of Tea you promised to put by for me. Be pleased to let him have them, and I will pay you your money the next time I have the pleasure of seeing you.I am Sir your... Apr. 1769
27 Richard Henry Lee John Fothergill Your general humanity deserves the esteem of all; but permit me to say, sir, thatyour particular kindness to Americans claims their reverence and gratitude. When, therefore, my brother, Dr. Lee,... May 1769
28 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Yours 22d. of Feby. last I have just now received, and I thank you, as well for the political intelligence it contains, as for the papers that accompanied it.We were called here in General Assembly... May 19, 1769
29 Richard Henry Lee Edmund Jenings The gentlemen of Westmoreland, desire me to return their hearty thanks to you, for your very genteel present of Lord Chatham’s picture. It arrived in fine order, and is very much admired. They... May 31, 1769
30 Richard Henry Lee Lord Shelburne The wisdom and goodness, with which your lordship has patronised America, claims the reverence of all its inhabitants. As an individual of this country I am greatly honoured by any service that... May 31, 1769
31 Richard Henry Lee William Rind I never yet have seen, nor till lately ever knew of your publication, concerning the picture of Lord Chatham presented to the Gentlemen of this county by Edmund Jennings, Esq., of London. I... Sep. 28, 1769
32 Richard Henry Lee William Lee At this place we have been confined since the 7th. of last month attending on the assembly, and here I have received your favors by Capt. Johnstoun and Mr. Adams. The business of the Country, not... Dec. 1769
33 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee I wrote you last from Williamsburg by Capt. Nicks, since which I have been favored with two letters from you, the one by Somerville, the other by Page. I am much obliged to you for the political... Apr. 5, 1770
34 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee I wrote you last from Williamsburg by Capt. Nicks, since which I have been favored with two letters from you, the one by Somerville, the other by Page. I am much obliged to you for the political... Apr. 5, 1770
35 Richard Henry Lee William Lee This day Capt. Walker was here and gave me notice of his intention to sail in a few days, which sets me immediately to writing. - I wrote you hastily by Capt. Esten from Williamsburg, by which you... Jul. 1770
36 Richard Henry Lee William Lee An opportunity is presented from N. Potomack and I embrace it to answer your favor by Dr. Jones. Loudon and myself were lately at Green Spring, where we called in our way from Williamsburg, whither... Jan. 8, 1771
37 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter It must be a very extraordinary cause that will prevent me from waiting on you Monday next - At present I resolve to give you the meeting at church, where I have no manner of doubt, but that we... Jan. 17, 1771
38 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I have met with the same difficulty in my attempts for the Patriotic store that you mention. All approve, but none have the money. For as yet, I have met with no one person hardy enough to condemn,... Apr. 1771
39 Richard Henry Lee William Lee Our friend and Kinsman John Turberville Esqr. has committed to your care a very important concern, the direction of his Sons education. He relys greatly on your sensible and tender attention to... Jun. 17, 1771
40 Richard Henry Lee William Lee Invoice of goods to be sent Richard Henry Lee by William Lee Esqr. of London Merchant by the return of the Liberty. June the 24th 1771.A long Cloak or Wrapper for myself such as I had made at... Jun. 24, 1771
41 Richard Henry Lee William Lee I have informed Mr Stephen Chilton of your good intentions with regard to him, that you were inclined to furnish him a Mates berth. In consequence of this, he now goes home in the Liberty. Added to... Jul. 1771
42 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter The Bearer will deliver you two letters that were put into my hands by your Son just as I left Williamsburg. I suppose these letters will inform you when your Son proposes to return. The Assembly... Mar. 1772
43 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I am your debtor for two very obliging letters which I should have answered sooner if an oportunity had presented. I admit your criticism on the expression we convened about, and then objected to a... Mar. 7, 1772
44 Richard Henry Lee William Lee After a tedious session of Assembly I returned here the 31st. of last month, and found the Liberty had been arrived in Yeocomoco but a few days before. I have seen the Captain twice since, and he... Apr. 1772
45 Richard Henry Lee William Lee I was just writing in my letter book a long letter to you by Capt. Page who sails, he says, in a few days from this time. But apprehending that Anderson will go first, I take the opportunity by Mr.... Jun. 1772
46 Richard Henry Lee James Steptoe By the joint advice of my friends, confirmed by my particular situation, I had taken a resolution to apply to Mr. Secretary for a Clerkship when one in these parts should fall vacant. My two Sons... Jul. 1772
47 Richard Henry Lee William Lee Inclosed you have a letter open for Mr. Jenings, which when you have read, be so kind as seal with your arms and deliver. You will see by it, that the Gentlemen Subscribers to Lord Camdens picture... Jul. 1772
48 Richard Henry Lee William Lee I wrote you lately & fully by the Justicia Capt. Gray whom I expected would sail before Dobby, but now I learn that Dobby will first sail - This therefore is to inform that Cap. Rayson will... Jul. 1772
49 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I am just now favored with yours covering a letter for Mr. Peele. For the following reason I have returned the letter to you. So far as I am able to judge, I think Mr. Peele has much merit in his... Oct. 1772
50 Richard Henry Lee Annette Carter You will receive with this a letter for Mr. Grayson open for your inspection. If on conversation with him you find him disengaged, seal and deliver it. My brother Thomas and myself conversing on... Dec. 18, 1772