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Lee, Arthur (1740-1792) An Appeal to the justice and interests of the people of Great Britain...

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05203 Author/Creator: Lee, Arthur (1740-1792) Place Written: London Type: Pamphlet Date: 1774 Pagination: 8 v. [4], 63, 4 p. 21.9 x 13.5 cm Order a Copy

Attributed to Arthur Lee. Full title: "An Appeal to the justice and interests of the people of Great Britain, in the present disputes with America. By an old member of Parliament." Printed by J. Almon. Includes half-title and advertisements.

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