Lee, Charles, 1731-1782 to Chairman of the Committee of Botetourt

GLC02486

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GLC#
GLC02486
Type
Letters
Date
April 19, 1776
Author/Creator
Lee, Charles, 1731-1782
Title
to Chairman of the Committee of Botetourt
Place Written
Williamsburg, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket Height: 12.8 cm, Width: 21.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Written by Major General Lee as commander of the Southern Department. Says the spirit of desertion is on the rise and endangers the safety of the colonies. Requests the committee to exert themselves to secure deserters.

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