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General Charles Lee

General Charles Lee

“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”

One unfortunate circumstance occurred on this occasion , which created considerable embarrassment , and deranged the plan of operations . Major General Lee , was ordered by the Commander in Chief , to advance and attack the enemy’s rear , so soon as a proper opportunity should offer . Having approached very near , instead of engaging , he suffered… Read More »“addressed General Lee, in language which implied censure”

Extract from the picture Charles Lee with his dog

When General Charles Lee shocked Abigail Adams

General Charles Lee (1732-1782) , one of the most controversial figure of the American Revolutionary War, was a great friend of dogs. Indeed, while he was considered a personality hard to like , an opinionated man, who always criticized everyone (often rightly, but the harsh way, how he did it was quite unpleasant), he seemed to be a much nicer… Read More »When General Charles Lee shocked Abigail Adams