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Guide to Research Collections The Morgan LibraryDepartment of Literary and Historical Manuscripts New York, NY Papers: 1769, 1 item. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to his brother, William Lee, written on August 28, 1769. Papers: 1773, 1 item. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to his brother, William Lee, written on December 20, 1773. Papers: 1774, 1 item. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to his brother, William Lee, written on January 7, 1774. Papers: 1776, 1 item. A bill signed by Francis Lightfoot Lee to the State of Virginia on August 11, 1776. Papers: 1777, 1 item. A document signed by Francis Lightfoot Lee on July 3, 1777. Papers: 1777, 1 item. A letter from the Committee of Congress: War Office, to Thomas Wharton, President of the Supreme Council of Pennsylvania, 1777 December 30. Francis Lightfoot Lee is a member of the Committee. Papers: 1792, 1 item. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to John Taylor, Esq., written on July 22, 1792. College of William and Mary Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library Williamsburg, VA Papers: In the Jay Johns Papers, 1918-1974, approximately 4, 525 items. Correspondents include Francis Lightfoot Lee. Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library Durham, NC Papers: In the Alfred and Elizabeth Brand Collection of Civil War and Lee Family Papers, ca. 1757-1925, 3.4 linear feet. Persons represented include Francis Lightfoot Lee. Historical Society of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Papers: In the , Deborah Norris Logan Diaries, 1815-1839, 17 volumes. Subjects include Francis Lightfoot Lee. Huntington Library Manuscripts Department San Marino, CA Papers: In the Lee Family Papers, ca. 1722-1892, approximately 100 pieces. Correspondents include Francis Lightfoot Lee. A finding aid is available in the repository. The John Work Garrett Library Evergreen House Baltimore, MD Papers: In the Signers Collection, 1770-1826, 60 documents. Persons represented include Francis Lightfoot Lee. The Rosenbach Museum & Library Philadelphia, PA Papers: 1777, 2 pages. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to Maj. Gen. Adam Stephen. Papers: 1782-1809, 1 volume. A ledger of William Augustine Washington, nephew of George Washington, containing a record of George Washington’s accounts. Persons represented include Francis Lightfoot Lee. Papers: 1796, 1 item. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to Ludwell Lee written on November 23, 1796. Francis Lightfoot Lee writes to his nephew concerning his training of Ludwell Lee’s young son, Richard Henry; the federal elections of 1796, especially the presidential contest between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson; and Virginia politics, including Ludwell Lee’s election to the state Senate. Papers: In the, A. S. W. Rosenbach Signers of the Declaration of Independence Autograph Collection, 1756-1818, 56 items. Other authors include Francis Lightfoot Lee. University of Virginia The Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Charlottesville, VA Papers: 1776, 1 item. A letter from Francis Lightfoot Lee to Colonel Landon Carter written on January 22, 1776. In the letter, Francis Lightfoot Lee has sent an account of the Quebec expedition to Colonel [John] Tayloe. He hopes Lord Dunmore’s departure “has left you spirits enough, Still to enjoy a little Xmas mirth, and to give him a warm reception if he should venture up Rap[pahannock].” Francis Lightfoot Lee relays news of the Charlestown Raid of January 8 which resulted in the burning of several houses and the taking of 7 prisoners, but notes that the army does not have enough powder to do anything significant and “The French & Spaniards do not seem inclined to furnish us with military stores.” He notes that French and Spanish politics will “drive us to extremity, that we may be forced to break off all connections with G.B.” which “nothing but hard necessity can ever effect.” Francis Lightfoot Lee concludes by asking “the Ministry appear determined to leave us no alternative but absolute submission, or foreign assistance. which will be your choice my friend?” Papers: 1779, 1 item. A letter from Mann Page to Francis Lightfoot Lee written on February 8, 1779. In the letter, Mann Page writes regarding Silas Deane’s defense of his conduct in France, published in the Pennsylvania Packet, 1778 December 5. Papers: In the Fairfax and Lee Families Papers, 1753-1808, 51 items. Persons represented include Francis Lightfoot Lee. Virginia Historical Society Library Richmond, VA Papers: In the Lee Family Papers, 1638-1867, 684 items. Persons represented include Francis Lightfoot Lee. |