Lee, Henry, 1756-1818

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Autograph document signed by Bushrod Washington and Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee, conveying the estate of Belvidere to Washington.

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Autograph document signed by Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee. An agreement about a road connecting the Belvedire estate to a canal.

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A.D.S. 1 page. Appointment of Henry Lee, by William Augustine Washington, to receive monies owed from the State of Maryland. Witnessed by William Rice.

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Autograph letter signed with integral address panel.

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"Reports unanimous consent of Congress to extend franking privileges to her since postage of letters to her ""had become immoderate""--repeats his desire to serve her in any way. [See answer dated Ap. 20, 1800, T. Lear to Lee]"

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Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.

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At Mrs. Washington's request, acknowledges his letter, communicating Congress's assent to extend to her the franking privilege.

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Draft of letter from Lloyd Nicholas Rogers, New York, to Major-General Henry Lee discussing the life of Baron de Kalb.

Content Description From the Collection: The Bushrod Washington Family Papers consist of documents gathered by the descendants of the first President of the United States, George Washington. The collection comprises an assortment of correspondence and legal documents documenting the lives and property ownership of several branches of the Washington family. The collection is organized into five series: Correspondence, Legal Documents, Social, Miscellaneous, and Indenture Notices (Land Deeds).The Correspondence series,...