Early American paintings; catalogue of an exhibition held in the Museum of the Brooklyn instituteof arts and sciences, Brooklyn, February 3d to March 12th, 1917 . neral Lighthorse* Harry Lee) (1756-1818). Henry Lee, soldier andgovernor of Virginia, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia;educated at Princeton College, New Jersey; graduated in army in 1777. His skill, his discipline and his manlyand soldier-like bearing attracted notice of the commander-in-chief, and he was promoted to major, and given command of aseparate cavalry corps, which included three companies, andwas known as
Early American paintings; catalogue of an exhibition held in the Museum of the Brooklyn instituteof arts and sciences, Brooklyn, February 3d to March 12th, 1917 . neral Lighthorse* Harry Lee) (1756-1818). Henry Lee, soldier andgovernor of Virginia, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia;educated at Princeton College, New Jersey; graduated in army in 1777. His skill, his discipline and his manlyand soldier-like bearing attracted notice of the commander-in-chief, and he was promoted to major, and given command of aseparate cavalry corps, which included three companies, andwas known as Lees Legion. From this command hereceived the name of Lighthorse Harry. Received goldmedal for daring and successful attempt to surprise andcapture British garrison at Paulus Hook. Married hiscousin Matilda Lee, and resided at her home, Stratford to pronounce funeral oration on Washington, and theresaid First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of hiscountrymen. He was the father of Robert E. portrait was exhibited at the Panama-Pacific canvas: H. 24 inches; W. 19 inches. Lent by Mr. John Frederick Lewis. 74. GENERAL HENRY LEE BY ROBERT EDGE PINE
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