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Lee, Charles, 1758-1815 to Theodorick Lee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02505.29 Author/Creator: Lee, Charles, 1758-1815 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 November 1794 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 24.1 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Written by Lee as a member of Virginia's General Assembly. Says if he sells his Frederick lands, he might be able to buy Theodorick's lands in Loudoun County, Virginia. It is uncertain though. Want to know the terms of any deal. Says the warrants should be located in Berkley or Hampshire. Stamped postmark says "Richm" Nov. 7"

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