Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794 to John Page

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GLC#
GLC05587
Type
Letters
Date
19 March 1776
Author/Creator
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
Title
to John Page
Place Written
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pagination
3 p. : address : free frank Height: 22.7 cm, Width: 18.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

He is happy to hear the mutinous spirits of the soldiers have been subdued and hopes it can be prevented in the future. Remarks, "the putrid fever rages so much in the Norfolk fleet . . ." Discusses officers' commissions and appointments. Hopes some arrangements will be made for procuring salt. Remarks that the men are governed by their present feelings and will riot when the need for salt arises. Expresses concern that not all the Continental troops are under Colonial direction.

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