Lee, Francis Lightfoot (1734-1797) to Gov. of Delaware re: letter of complaint from Francis Wade
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00184.25 Author/Creator: Lee, Francis Lightfoot (1734-1797) Place Written: Philadelphia Type: Letter signed Date: 11 February 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 33 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Cosigned by Gouverneur Morris and William Whipple.
Philadelphia 11th Feb 1779
Sir,
We enclose you the copy of a letter from Francis Wade Deputy Quarter General to the President of Congress, which hath been for what purpose referred to us. We cannot but lament that no solutory provisions have been higherto divised to put a stop to the dangerous practices complained of. We must in duty to the public again thro' your excellency reiterate our request that the Lesgialture of the State of Delaware will attend to this important object.
We are Sir respectfully,
Your very humble servant
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