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Petition of Richard Bland Lee, 1809

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 15

Scope and Contents

Letter from the secretary of War, enclosing a report on the petition of Richard Bland Lee. December 21st, 1809. Printed by order of the Senate of the U. States. Washington City [D.C.]: Printed by Roger C. Weightman. 1809. 6 p. Shaw 18948

Concerning Lee's claim to compensation for timber cut for the use of U.S. troops in 1799 and 1800 from lands near Harpers' Ferry, Va., in excess of the amount provided for in the lease to the United States. Signed by W. Eustis. Includes letters on the subject from James Stubblefield and Samuel Annin.

Dates

  • Creation: 1809

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the John M.K. Davis Reading Room of the Watkinson Library, Trinity College Library, Hartford, Connecticut. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws when using this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Watkinson Library - Archival Collections Repository

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