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Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 to Richard Henry Lee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08973.01 Author/Creator: Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 Place Written: Williamsburg, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1777 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 32.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

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.

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794

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