he said that the british were coming
Charles Lee of the American revolution had no blood relationship with Robert Edward Lee. Charles Lee was a former British officer, who when the American Revolution War broke out, volunteered his services to the Continental Army.
No. General Lee was a native-born American citizen. His ancestors fought in the American Revolution.
Yes, Light Horse Harry Lee and Richard Henry Lee were related; they were cousins. Light Horse Harry Lee was the son of Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee III, while Richard Henry Lee was his second cousin, as both were descendants of the prominent Virginia Lee family. Their shared lineage contributed to their involvement in the American Revolutionary War and their roles in early American history.
In 1778, Lee was promoted to Major and given the command of a mixed corps of cavalry and infantry known as Lee's Legion, with which he won a great reputation as a leader of light troops. It was during his time as commander of the Legion that Lee earned the sobriquet of "Light-Horse Harry" for his horsemanship.
Richard Henry Lee
Charles Lee of the American revolution had no blood relationship with Robert Edward Lee. Charles Lee was a former British officer, who when the American Revolution War broke out, volunteered his services to the Continental Army.
No. General Lee was a native-born American citizen. His ancestors fought in the American Revolution.
Fort Lee is a historic site that was an American Revolution fort in Salem, Massachusetts.
Henry Lee, known as "Lighthorse Harry", a hero of the Revolution.
In 1778, Lee was promoted to Major and given the command of a mixed corps of cavalry and infantry known as Lee's Legion, with which he won a great reputation as a leader of light troops. It was during his time as commander of the Legion that Lee earned the sobriquet of "Light-Horse Harry" for his horsemanship.
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Richard Henry Lee
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Harry J. Karapalides has written: 'Revolt' 'Dates of the American Revolution' -- subject(s): Chronology, History
Yes, Lighthorse Harry Lee was Robert E. Lee's father.
henry lee was a major in the continental army that commanded his own legion wich was later called lee's legion. he helped capture many british forts and also helped with the american victory at yorktown
Harry Lee has written: 'No measure danced'