Partially printed document, vellum, 12.5 x 15 in. Richmond, VA, May 17, 1793. For 50 acres along Meadow Creek to James Simpkins (presume 1757-1833). Signed by Henry (“Light Horse Harry”) Lee as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and father of famed Confederate General R.E. Lee. Henry Lee (1756-1818) made his name during the Revolutionary War staging lightning raids, generally with little loss to his unit. He started the war in the north, attracting the attention of George Washington and earning him rapid promotions. When the theater shifted south, so did Lee. After the British surrender, he returned home to marry his cousin, Matilda. But only eight years later, she died, leaving three small children and a grieving husband. Shortly after, Lee was elected Governor of Virginia, and while in Richmond, met Ann Hill Carter. After three terms as Governor, Lee married Ms. Carter and took her to the family home, Stratford. He then served in the Continental Congress. When George Washington died, Lee gave a memorial address in which he used the now-famous phrase that the former President was “First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen…
Partially printed document, vellum, 12.5 x 15 in. Richmond, VA, May 17, 1793. For 50 acres along Meadow Creek to James Simpkins (presume 1757-1833). Signed by Henry (“Light Horse Harry”) Lee as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and father of famed Confederate General R.E. Lee. Henry Lee (1756-1818) made his name during the Revolutionary War staging lightning raids, generally with little loss to his unit. He started the war in the north, attracting the attention of George Washington and earning him rapid promotions. When the theater shifted south, so did Lee. After the British surrender, he returned home to marry his cousin, Matilda. But only eight years later, she died, leaving three small children and a grieving husband. Shortly after, Lee was elected Governor of Virginia, and while in Richmond, met Ann Hill Carter. After three terms as Governor, Lee married Ms. Carter and took her to the family home, Stratford. He then served in the Continental Congress. When George Washington died, Lee gave a memorial address in which he used the now-famous phrase that the former President was “First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen…
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