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Title: Malesherbes, Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de to Arthur Lee, 1780 February 23; No. 875 Chretien-Guillaume de Lamoignon de Malesherbes to Arthur Lee
Identifier(s): text:353795
Description: Invites him to dinner.
Creator: Malesherbes, Chrétien Guillaume de Lamoignon de, 1721-1794et al
Subject: Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
Date: 1780-02-23; 2023

Title: Bache, Richard to Benjamin Franklin, 1780 October 30; Bache, Richard, 1737-1811. to Benjamin Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:9950
Description: American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
Date: 1780-10-30; 2022

Title: Lee, Arthur to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 March 16
Identifier(s): text:320208
Description: Vittoria. In receipt of an answer through the Duke of Grimaldi; the reasons for wishing him not to come to Madrid are insuperable; amount of aid Spain is willing to render the Colonies. Arranging with the house of Gardoqui for three vessels of supplies to be despatched as soon as possible. Reports of Gen. Washington's offer to exchange three Hessian officers. The Duke of Grimaldi's opinion relative to the Americans' right to demand vessels betrayed to England, and to Holland's right to give the German mercenaries a passage through their country. General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
Subject: Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Date: 1777-03-16

Title: Lee, Arthur to William Temple Franklin, 1779 March 26; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25727
Description: Letter from Arthur Lee to William Temple Franklin. Enclosing a letter to be copied. Invites him to dinner.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-03-26; 2022

Title: Lee, Arthur to William Temple Franklin, 1778 March 3; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25027
Description: Letter from Arthur Lee to William Temple Franklin. Requests a copy of the last general letter.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1778-03-03; 2022

Title: Lee, Richard Henry to [Thomas Jefferson], 1778 October 5; B J35.51 no.29. Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794. Letter to [Thomas Jefferson]
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:16728
Description: Letter from Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson in October of 1778 about sundry news related to the War with particular attention to Europe.; Recipient's copy at the Library of Congress, this is a transcription.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Waging the War; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign opinion, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Foreign public opinion, British--Sources; Byron, John, 1723-1786; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Baylor, George, 1752-1784
Date: 1778-10-05; 2022

Title: Lee, Arthur to William Temple Franklin, 1779 July 22; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25550
Description: Letter from Arthur Lee to William Temple Franklin. Has heard from a Captain at Bordeaux, who left Hampton, Va., on May 22d, that he saw three of the enemies' ships of war lying at Norfolk but heard nothing of their exploits, as published in the London Gazette. Does not believe they have blocked up a single river.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Waging the War; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; United States--Foreign relations--1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, French; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, French; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1779-07-22; 2022

Title: Documents, 1728-1816, relating to the province of Pennsylvania and to the American Revolution
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:17081
Description: This volume contains documents that relate to the government of Pennsylvania. The volume begins with a proclamation from 1728 and contains a range of proclamations from the Seven Years' War, before ending with a series of proclamations from the 1770s and 1780s. Although there are some lists and petitions and orders in the volume, almost all of the documents are official government proclamations, often from the governor. The Revolutionary era documents are more diverse. In addition to official government documents, such as militia instructions, the volume contains manuscript copies of letters and essays intended for print, as well as private correspondence and messages from other colonies. Documents related to the American Revolution include: To the King's most Excellent Majesty The humble address and representatives of his loyal subjects to the Delegates of the Inhabitants of Georgia: Petition from the Georgia Commons House of Assembly to the king to withdraw troops and fleets from our shores.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Resistance to Great Britain: Letter from the Committee of correspondence of the province of Massachusetts Bay to the Committee of correspondence in the province of Pennsylvania. Mentions an act passed by the British Parliament "therein mentioned the landing and discharging, lading or shipping of goods Wares and merchandise at the Town within the Harbour of Boston in the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America". Letter is addressed to Joseph Galloway, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Pennsylvania. Letter is signed by Samuel Adams, Thomas Cushing and others.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Purviance Jr., Samuel to William Bradford, 1774 June 28: Letter from Samuel Purviance jr. to William Bradford. Mentions that the delegates from their general congress have been authorized to address the other colonies. Also mentions securing travel for some people to Philadelphia.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Coffin, Nathaniel to John Paterson, 1775 April 20: Letter from Nathaniel Coffin to John Paterson.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Burd, Edward to James Burd, 1775 August 12: Letter from Edward Burd to James Burd. Mentions that Col. Thompson had not been dispatched by the Congress.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions -- Philadelphia and County of Bucks: Circular to the Field Officers of the Battalions of Philadelphia and Bucks County.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities: Draft of Resolution in Relation to British Hostilities. "Whereas the british nation, through great corruption of manners... both private and public have found all honest resources insufficient to supply their excessive luxury." Mentions armed plunderers thieving and burning houses.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Recommending Citizens to Quit Boston: Draft of resolution recommending citizens to quit Boston. Mentions the presence of a British military force in Boston.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Draft of Resolution Empowering General Washington to Raise an Army: Draft of resolution empowering General Washington to raise an Army. Mentions the medical arrangement for the American Armies.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Circular letter from Thomas Wharton, Jr., 1777 August 28: President of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania, in reference to disarming the loyalists.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; To his excellency George Washington, Gen Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America: Congratulatory address to General Washington by the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Account of the Capture of the British Ship General Monk: Account of the capture of the British ship the General Monk by the Hyder Alley. Mentions other Merchant ships.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Whereas it is expedient for the purpose of opening a commercial intercourse with the inhabitants of the United States of America: Act of Parliament for opening commercial intercourse with the United States.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; At a committee of the West India Planters and Merchants held the 6th February 1784: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; Lee, Arthur to Alexander Wedderburn, 1774: Letter from Arthur Lee to Alexander Wedderburn where he describes "his country" and the state of revolution. Mentions the American opposition to the Stamp Act.; Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants: Minute of a meeting of a committee of the West India planters and merchants. Mentions the sugar colonies in South America.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Politics and Causes of Revolution; Waging the War; American loyalists; Circular letters; Correspondence; Economics--History--18th century; Education--18th century; Finance, Public--United States--History--To 1789; Great Britain. Stamp Act (1765); International trade--18th century; Merchants--Great Britain--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--American forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--British forces; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Equipment and supplies; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Naval operations, British; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Personal narratives; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Political aspects; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Public opinion; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Social aspects; United States--Politics and government--18th century; United States. Continental Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.; Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803; Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788; Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803; Burd, Edward, 1751-1833; Burd, James, 1726-1793; Coffin, Nathaniel; Paterson, John; Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792; Wedderburn, Alexander; Purviance, Samuel, Jr., active 1774-1788; Bradford, William, 1719-1791; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Wharton Jr., Thomas, 1730-1782; Wythe, George, 1726-1806; Great Britain. Parliament; Great Britain. Sovereign (1760-1820 : George III); Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence; Pennsylvania. Supreme Executive Council; United States. Continental Congress; United States. Continental Army; University of the State of Pennsylvania
Date: 1728-1819;undated; 2022