Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur Lee, 13 May 1780

From Arthur Lee

L’Orient May 13th. 1780

Sir

I have the honor of sending you by Major John G. Frazer, the great Seal for the State, which I before informd you I had engraved at Paris. This is the first direct opportunity I have had since it was finished. I have the honor to be &ca

FC (Lb in DNA: RG 360, PCC); in Lee’s hand, unsigned; at head of text: “His Excelly. the Govr. of Virginia.”

Great seal: see note to Lee to TJ, 4 Sep. 1779.

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