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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06302 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1754-1764 |
| Title | Charles Lee to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, regarding Lee's recommendation to the ministry |
| Date | 11 October 1762 |
| Author | Lee, Charles (1732-1782) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Colonel Lee as an officer under General John Burgoyne in Portugal to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne (Lee writes "Shelbourne" on address), as aide-de-camp to King George III. Says he is honored Shelburne could possibly take in an interest in his affairs. Reports that he led a party that forded the Tagus River and surprised a body of troops. Their cannons were spiked and ammunition burned. Asks Shelburne to support Count La Lippe's recommendation of Lee to the Ministry. Praises Count La Lippe's leadership in the field. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Global History and Civics Military History Artillery Office Seeker Letter of Introduction or Recommendation Foreign Affairs |
| People | Lee, Charles (1732-1782) Petty, William (1762-1792) |
| Place written | Camp near Villa Velha, Portugal |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |