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1958-239, Print
Charles Lee, Esq.r
1958-239, Print

Charles Lee, Esq.r

DateOctober 31, 1775
After work by Thomlinson
Publisher C. Shepherd
OriginEngland
MediumBlack and white mezzotint engraving with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 15" x OW: 11"; Plate H: 14" x W: 9 7/8"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1958-239
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "Charles Lee, Esq.r/ Thomlinson pinx.t/ MAJOR GENERAL of the CONTINENTAL-ARMY in AMERICA./ Pulished as the Act directs. 31 Oct.r 1775 by C. Shepherd."
ProvenanceCharles Lee, 1731-1782, born in England, came to America as a Lieutenant; present at the capture of Montreal; went to New York 1773 and supported the revolutionary plans; appointed Major General 1775, second in command to Washington; taken prisoner by the English 1776, exchanged 1778; retired 1779.