Letter, 1776 November 4, Philadelphia, [Pa.] to John Page, Williamsburg, [Va.].
Letter, 1776 November 4, Philadelphia, [Pa.] to John Page, Williamsburg, [Va.].

Author: Richard Henry Lee

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Published: 1776

Total Pages: 2

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Is sorry to hear of Page's illness. Agrees with Page that military matters should take precedence over governmental, and that the country should be better prepared for war. Wishes Portsmouth and Norfolk [Va.] shipbuilding could be made impregnable by fortifying them with cannons as Gen[eral] [Adam] Stephen has advised. Asks Page to recommend "the most vigorous attention to the cannon foundry on Jamestown [Island]." Hopes the powder mills and salt petre works are not neglected. Relates the U.S. forces beat the enemy the last five times out of six. "Our army is in good spirits and do not wish to avoid a general engagement."

Letter
Letter

Author: Richard Henry Lee

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Published: 1778

Total Pages: 3

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Concerns the arrival of a French squadron, plans to defeat the English navy, the French minister's audience before Congress, a court-martial and anticipated news from Spain that she "has acceeded [sic] to our alliance and acknowledged our independence."