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- GLC#
- GLC08973.01-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 14 November 1777
- Author/Creator
- Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
- Title
- to Richard Henry Lee
- Place Written
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Pagination
- 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
Celebrates the American victory at Saratoga and discusses various operations concerning Virginia, including finances, legislation and military manouvers. Asks Lee's opinion regarding a potential foriegn loan. Written as Governor of Virginia. Signed twice by Henry, once with his initials.
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