To George Washington from Major Henry Lee, Jr., 19 June 1780

From Major Henry Lee, Jr.

19th June. 80

My dear Genl,

I have had variety of intelligence from the enemy this day—none very pointed or material—But it is of such a tenor, that I am firmly of opinion you will hear of Genl Clintons being before West point in less than 48 hours.

Be pleased to excuse this laconic note, it proceeds from the anxiety I feel—I will be more full tomorrow If requisite—this wind is very fair. I am very affcy your Exclys h: sevt

Henry Lee Junr

ALS, DLC:GW. A note on the cover of the letter reads: “p. dragoon.” GW’s secretary Robert Hanson Harrison mistakenly docketed the letter 20 June.

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Title: To George Washington from Major Henry Lee, Jr., 19 June 1780
Author: Lee, Henry Jr.
Recipient: Washington, George
Date: 19 June 1780

Reference

Cite as: “To George Washington from Major Henry Lee, Jr., 19 June 1780,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/03-26-02-0334. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 26, 13 May–4 July 1780, ed. Benjamin L. Huggins and Adrina Garbooshian-Huggins. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2018, p. 464.]

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