The Pat and Jerry B. Epstein American History Document Collection Richard Henry Lee Letter to William Whipple

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Richard Henry Lee Letter to William Whipple

October 31, 1778

Lee's signature comes from a courtesy note to a fellow member was written as Lee prepared to return to Virginia on temporary leave from Congress. He was tired and concerned about his health and family.

Letter from Richard Henry Lee to William Whipple, delegate to Congress from New Hampshire
Philadelphia
Pat and Jerry B. Epstein American History Document Collection

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