An autograph letter signed H Lee, likely Major General Henry Light

An autograph letter signed H Lee, with June 30 crossed out and corrected to July 1st, from G town, addressed on the reverse to Mr Deneale, D Marshal, and docketed on the reverse Genl Lee, 30th June 1800. Single page handwritten in brown ink on toned paper . The front text reads in full: Dear Sir, I want the tobacco as I have sold it, you will then have the money which is the best thing for me, Pray come or send to me early in the morning as the Baltimore purchasers will leave us, yrs H Lee, July 1st, G town. Sight: 7.5"h x 8"w. Note: H Lee or Genl Lee is believed to be Major General Henry Light Horse Harry Lee III, 1756 to 1818, Revolutionary War officer, former Governor of Virginia, and US Representative, and Mr Deneale, D Marshal, is believed to be George Deneale, 1766 to 1818, Clerk of the Fairfax County Court and Deputy US Marshal in Alexandria, Virginia.

Estimate:£225.97

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