Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792 to James Madison
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01148 Author/Creator: Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792 Place Written: Williamsburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: May 24, 1782 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Letter signed in the text "A.Lee." The first page is an extract of proceedings. The second page is an autograph letter to Madison explaining the extract, which deals with the Virginia House of Burgesses' resolution rejecting a British peace offer. Docketed by Madison.
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