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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 18948Concerning 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...