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Definition of Richard henry lee
1. Noun. Leader of the American Revolution who proposed the resolution calling for independence of the American Colonies (1732-1794).
Lexicographical Neighbors of Richard Henry Lee
Literary usage of Richard henry lee
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society Held at Philadelphia for by American Philosophical Society (1899)
"See " Life of richard henry lee," Vol. ii, p. io. Unpublished PS Speaks of the
need of a hospital. Vol. i, p. 189, No. 56. 1776.—May ii, New York. ..."
2. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Charles Campbell (1860)
"richard henry lee was born at Stratford, on the Potomac, January 20th, 1732, his
father being Thomas Lee, and his mother, Hannah, daughter of Colonel ..."
3. The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography by Historical Society of Pennsylvania (1898)
"[The following letters of richard henry lee, of Virginia, are addressed to his
friend, Hon. William Whipple, of New Hampshire. ..."
4. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia by Charles Campbell (1860)
"richard henry lee—Francis Lightfoot Lee—Carter Braxton. richard henry lee, a
signer of the Declaration, was born at Stratford, on the Potomac, ..."
5. American Eloquence: a Collection of Speeches and Addresses: By the Most by Frank Moore (1857)
"Richard, the great-grandfather of richard henry lee, removed from England to
Virginia, ... richard henry lee was born on the twentieth day of January, 1732, ..."
6. The Writings of George Washington by George Washington (1889)
"DEAR SIR, TO richard henry lee. WILLIAMSBURG, ^ August, 1774.' If this letter
should (though I do not see any probable chance that it will,) reach your ..."
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