Historian Uncovers a Primary Source
In this video, Esther Cruces, Director of the General Archive of the Indies in Seville, Spain, examines a letter from the Third Virginia Convention. The letter requests assistance from the Spanish government to support General Charles Lee, second in military command in the service of the United States of America, and Captain George Gibson, commander in chief of the Southern District. Detailed maps, images, and portraits complement the analysis, offering a rich visual experience of this important moment in history.
Document: Letter from the Virginia Convention requesting Spanish support for the United States, and introducing and authorizing General Ch. Lee and Captain G. Gibson. Williamsburg, 22 May 1776. Spain Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Archivo General de Indias (Santo Domingo, 2596).