Letters / Correspondence

Richard Henry Lee

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201 Richard Henry Lee John Page Nothing material having occured since I wrote you last in the military way, this serves chiefly to inclose you the Tyrants speech, which is a curious crafty piece of business. Curious it certainly... Feb. 4, 1777
202 Richard Henry Lee Charles Lee My feelings are not to be described. I would go to every extremity to serve my friend, and the able friend of liberty and Mankind. - But here, my power fails. I have not the smallest idea of... Feb. 11, 1777
203 Robert Morris Richard Henry Lee I received your favour of the 3d Inst and shou'd very gladly have carried your plan of sending some Cruizers of the Capes of Virginia into execution but really we have none in a Condition to... Feb. 11, 1777
204 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee The papers that go with this to yourself and the other Commissioners, are so full on the subject of news that it is not very necessary for me to say much on that subject here. There scarcely comes... Feb. 17, 1777
205 Richard Henry Lee Certificate to Edward Wright We the Subscribers Delegates in Congress from the State Virginia do certify that the Bearer Edward Wright is an Inhabitant of Westmoreland County in Virginia, a Man of good character, and employed... Feb. 18, 1777
206 Richard Henry Lee George Washington My brother Delegates are of opinion that the inclosed papers may avail you something in settling some disputes about rank that may come before you, and therefore it is sent.1 Congress never did... Feb. 27, 1777
207 Richard Henry Lee Robert Morris As far as I am able to judge, the plan suggested in the inclosed memoir is admirably fitted to give a decided superiority to our Frigates above those of the Enemy.1 If you should think so, I know... Mar. 1, 1777
208 George Washington Richard Henry Lee I am anxious to know whether General Arnold’s non-promotion was owing to accident or design; and the cause of it. Surely a more active, a more spirited, and sensible officer, fills no department in... Mar. 6, 1777
209 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry I thank you for your favor which I found here on my return from Virginia.Weak, and exposed as our enemies are in the Jersies, to a stroke that would be decisive, we cannot avail ourselves of it for... Apr. 7, 1777
210 Richard Henry Lee George Washington The resolves of Congress that you will receive by this Messenger, you may be assured, are not intended, by any means, to obstruct your views a single moment.1 If your judgment should incline you to... Apr. 10, 1777
211 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry The Express who delivered me your favor of March the 28th last1 and who went on to Jersey, has either forgotten his promise, or not returned, because he has never since called on me.No person... Apr. 15, 1777
212 Richard Henry Lee George Washington Your letter to the Committee was immediately laid before Congress, and in consequence thereof, Gen. Schuyler was ordered to carry your ideas into execution with all possible dispatch. The Troops... Apr. 16, 1777
213 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry The inclosed resolve is now sent principally with a view of rectifying some Typographic errors that the copy formerly sent you contained. I am again, in the name of Congress, to desire your... Apr. 22, 1777
214 George Washington Richard Henry Lee I have been favored with two or three letters from you lately. The last that came to hand was without date, but contained an extract from Doctor Lee’s letter to the Secret Committee, and the French... Apr. 24, 1777
215 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson If I were to consider punctilio more than the suggestions of friendship, I should expect an answer to some of the letters I have written you, before I dispatched another. But I ever hated... Apr. 29, 1777
216 Richard Henry Lee George Washington Being often obliged to write in great haste, is the reason that I sometimes omit to date my letters. But I am now to acknowledge the favor of yours of the 24th and I readily acquiesce with your... Apr. 29, 1777
217 Richard Henry Lee George Washington The subject of your letter of the 17th is a very important one, and whilst it deserves the greatest attention, is certainly involved in great difficulty.1 Of one truth however, I beg you Sir to be... May 1777
218 George Washington Robert Morris, Richard Henry Lee, William Whipple, Phillip Livingston I was this Morning honored with your Letter of the 2d Inst covering one for Mr. Boudinot, which shall be delivered him. I wish the Bills transmitted to him, had been for a larger Sum, and I trust,... May 5, 1777
219 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry Having written to you so lately by Express this chiefly serves to convey my wishes that another Delegate might be hastened here, for the reasons you will see in the inclosed note,1 this moment put... May 6, 1777
220 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Lee, Ludwell Lee I heared with great pleasure that my dear children were safely arrived in France.1 Before this intelligence reached me I had suffered much from apprehensions both for them and their worthy Uncles,... May 10, 1777
221 George Washington Richard Henry Lee This letter will be delivered to you, by the Chevalier Dannemours,1 who, if I am not mistaken in my judgment, has something more in view than preferment. In the course of two days conversation with... May 10, 1777
222 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry The inclosed infamous Act of Parliament is taken from the New York Gazette and its authenticity therefore not to be doubted.1 The question upon this is, whether every State will not pass acts... May 13, 1777
223 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Purviance, Jr. It gives me great pleasure to hear of Capt. Nicholsons reconciliation with the Government, altho it is not yet announced to us in form.1The Tories I hope will not long have occasion to rejoice.... May 13, 1777
224 George Washington Richard Henry Lee Under the privilege of friendship, I take the liberty to ask you, what Congress expects I am to do with the many foreigners they have, at different times, promoted to the rank of Field Officers?... May 17, 1777
225 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Jefferson We are this moment informed here, that some evil disposed people (no doubt hired for the purpose) have industriously propagated among the N. Carolina Troops, and among the recruits of Virginia in... May 20, 1777
226 Richard Henry Lee Annette Carter I well know your attachment to men of worth, and I am sure it will not be esteemed the less because it comes recommended by me. I therefore, with pleasure introduce to your acquaintance and... May 26, 1777
227 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry If I have contributed in any degree to your satisfaction or enabled you to combat false news intended to injure the cause of America, I am happy. I love the cause, and I have faithfully exerted... May 26, 1777
228 Richard Henry Lee John Page Finding by your letter of this post to your brother that you suppose I have been negligent in my correspondence with you, my chief purpose here is to remove that charge. I do not remember which of... May 26, 1777
229 Richard Henry Lee Arthur Lee Ten days ago I arrived at Williamsburg to attend our General Assembly on business. I left Philadelphia the 15th. instant, and shall return again to Congress the 1st. of August, after a months rest... Jun. 1777
230 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I have but a moment to return you my thanks for your friendly and obliging letter. It was impossible for me to avoid feeling the unmerited ill treatment that I had received, but I have now the... Jun. 1777
231 Francis Lightfoot Lee Richard Henry Lee On Friday last we received advice from Genl. Sullivan that the Enemy was advancing with their whole force, in two columns, one to Prince town, the other to Coryel's ferry. As we knew Genl.... Jun. 17, 1777
232 Samuel Adams Richard Henry Lee I intended to have written to you by the last Post, but being under a Necessity of dispatching some Letters to Boston by the Eastern Post which went off the same day I was prevented. When you left... Jun. 26, 1777
233 Samuel Adams Richard Henry Lee On Wednesday last the enemy reinforcd, as it is said, with Marines, marchd from Amboy, through a Road between Brunswick and Elisabeth Town <to> a place called Westfield about 10 Miles, with... Jun. 29, 1777
234 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter I shall take care of your letter for my brother, and of the parcel for Dr. Shippen.It would give me pleasure to furnish you with better news than this post has brought us, however, it is what we... Jul. 1777
235 Richard Henry Lee Thomas Paine Your obliging favor of the fourth I have received and thank you for it. Your conjecture concerning the principle on which Gen. Howes first movement to Somerset Court House was made, is I believe... Jul. 13, 1777
236 Samuel Adams Richard Henry Lee I wrote to you a Fortnight ago in so great Haste that I had not time to transcribe or correct it, and relied on your Candor to overlook the slovenly dress in which it was sent to you. You have... Jul. 15, 1777
237 Samuel Adams Richard Henry Lee Your very acceptable Letter of the 12th came to my hand yesterday. The Confederation is most certainly an important Object, and ought to be attended to & finishd speedily.1 I moved the other... Jul. 22, 1777
238 James Lovell Richard Henry Lee The honour you did me at Chantilly the 12th came yesterday to my knowledge. Your just reflections served to recall a chagrin which I had sensibly felt at the time of debating the Commissions... Jul. 22, 1777
239 Richard Henry Lee Samuel Adams I am extremely obliged to my worthy friend for his last favor of the 15th nor did the former one need any apology, it being by much the most satisfactory account of the enemies movements in Jersey... Jul. 27, 1777
240 Richard Henry Lee John Page Were it not for the very disgraceful evacuation of Ticonderoga and the loss of our Stores there, we should have little but good to relate of this Campaign as far as it has gone. The Generals... Aug. 17, 1777
241 Richard Henry Lee Mann Page We are not able yet to give you any account of the wandering Howe and his fleet, save that they were seen on the 7th instant off Sinapuxen stearing Southward. Our accounts from France say that... Aug. 17, 1777
242 Richard Henry Lee Landon Carter As it is always with pleasure that I obey your commands, so it is perfectly agreable to me to make use of the opportunity offered by Mr. Butler of furnishing you with the present state of our... Aug. 19, 1777
243 Richard Henry Lee John Page On the 11th instant Gen. Howe attacked our Army with his whole force on the Brandywine about 12 miles above Wilmington and about 25 miles from this City. The Cannonade began in the morning but the... Sep. 1777
244 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry Nothing new hath happened that we know of since my last. But it seems extremely probable that a general engagement will take place in a day or two between the American Army and Gen. Howe. The... Sep. 8, 1777
245 Richard Henry Lee Philip Mazzei "Of your patriotism, and ability to serve America, I have no doubt, and have so spoken to my friends in Congress, but whilst I was last in Virginia all the appointments were filled up &... Sep. 9, 1777
246 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry On the 11th instant at Chads ford on the Brandywine about 10miles above Wilmington we had a most bloody battle with Gen. Howes whole Army which ended after 4 hours engagement in the enemies keeping... Sep. 13, 1777
247 Richard Henry Lee Mann Page "Gen.Washington marched his army here after the battle and having refreshed his men with a little rest &c he yesterday recrossed the Schuylkil and was this morning about 16 miles from... Sep. 15, 1777
248 Richard Henry Lee Patrick Henry The anxiety at Williamsburg cannot be greater than it is here to have a particular account of our late glorious success in the North. For nine days past, we have hourly expected the arrival of a... Oct. 1777
249 Richard Henry Lee Unknown I had the honor of your ticket yesterday whilst I was sitting in Congress, and I ... Oct. 1777
250 Richard Henry Lee William Shippen, Jr. The slow, but sure moving Gates has not yet sent us his Inventory but an Officer who saw Burgoyne with Gates tells a Gentleman that passed this Town as follows - 1 Lieutenant General, 2 Major... Oct. 1777