Series VI: Accretions

physical description: six half sheets, edge damage and repairs; a.m.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm

Notes about English history, particularly Charles I. Published as "A Political Essay" in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1874." (Vol. IV of the Lee Papers, pp. 100-108).

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 23cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee)

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 22cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Recounts voyage from England to Ireland.

physical description: three half sheets; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Description of natives and fighting conditions of French and Indian War. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 2-6).

physical description: full sheet, trimmed; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 46cm x 26cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Report of the fall of Niagara. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 19-20).

physical description: full sheet folded, plus single half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 34cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Scouting expedition from Niagara to Fort Duquesne. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 26-30).

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 23cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Anticipates introduction to Pitt.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 18cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 31).

physical description: half sheet with wax fragments, crease is almost entirely split; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 32cm x 20cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee)

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 22cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee)

physical description: full sheet folded, torn along crease; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 33cm

To "My Dr Lord" Report on Portugese troops.

physical description: full sheet folded, additional half sheet attached; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 33cm

To "My Dr Lord" (William Petty, Earl of Shelburne) Report on Portugese situation.

physical description: two folded half sheets; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 23cm

To "My Dr Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Account of visit to Berlin and Warsaw.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 23cm

To "My Lord" Requests letter of reference to secure a position as a mercenary in Poland

physical description: full sheet, trimmed; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 45cm x 25cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Travels from Moscow to Constantinople.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 24cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Responds to news of their mother's death. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 44-45).

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Waiting to hear about promotion.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee)

physical description: half sheet folded, backed with silk; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Outlines plans to join the Russian army to fight the Turks. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 67-69).

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 32cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) On leaving England for Corsica via France.

physical description: half sheet folded, wax fragments; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 24cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) In Vienna en route to Warsaw.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Complains about campaign and health. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 86-87).

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 24cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Travel plans.

physical description: half sheet folded, additional fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 20cm

To "Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Travels in France and personal observations.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 27cm

To "My Dr Gates" (General Gates) Purchase of estate in Berkeley County, VA. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, p. 179)

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm

To "Sir" (John Page) Thanks Page for his hospitality.

physical description: full sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 39cm x 31cm

To "Dr Schyler" (Major General Schuyler) Opinions on current fortifications and campain against Canada

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 14cm x 19cm

To "Dr Sir" (Mr. Commissary Trumbul) Requests joists and boards for his house.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 21cm

To "Sir" (General George Washington) Regarding an accused Tory in Newport

physical description: half sheet, torn edges; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

Contract for purchase of land from Jacob Hite.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 22cm

Letter of reference for Walton White, Esq.

physical description: full sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 34cm

To "Dr Rush" (Benjamin Rush) Comments on British commanders. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 226-228).

physical description: badly damaged fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: ?cm x ?cm

To (Col. Waterburg) Fragment of letter without Notes.

physical description: two half sheets; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 34cm

To "Sir" (Alex McDougall) Lee pleads with McDougall to fully commit to the rebel cause.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 16cm x 20cm

To "My Dear General" (Charles Lee) Reply to Lee's request for troops

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 31cm x 19cm

To "Dear Sir" (Charles Lee) Report on the defence of New York City.

physical description: half sheet folded, with additional envelope fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 44cm x 27cm

To "Dr Morris" (Robert Morris) Long political letter on recent developments. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1871." (Vol. I of the Lee Papers, pp. 317-320).

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 36cm x 24cm

To "My Dr Rush" (Benjamin Rush) Suggests King George should be beheaded.

physical description: fragment; a.l.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 13cm

Steuben's opinion on Congress's decision to indemnify Lee for his losses.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 18cm x 10cm

To "Sir" ("Commissary of Stores - or the Barrack Master") Requests beds and kettles for Colonel Ward's men.

physical description: half sheet, cut in half; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 25cm x 31cm

To "Dr Morris" (Robert Morris) Requests money after victory in S.C. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1872." (Vol. II of the Lee Papers, pp 117-119).

physical description: fragment, multiple repairs; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 23cm x 25cm

To "Sir" (President of the Provincial Council of North Carolina) Report of victory. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1872." (Vol. II of the Lee Papers, p. 120).

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

To "My Dr Rush" (Benjamin Rush) Critical remarks about fall of Fort Washington. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1872." (Vol. II of the Lee Papers, pp. 288-289).

physical description: two sheets in quarto, disbound; MS
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 20cm

Lee's letter book from November 1776, including copies of three letters to George Washington.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 23cm

To "Dear Sir" (Governor Nicholas Cooke) Presents Marquis de Malmedy to Rhode Island governor. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1872." (Vol. II of the Lee Papers, pp. 331-332).

physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 23cm

Address leaf of letter from Lee to Robert Morris or Benjamin Rush. No letter of this date to Morriis or Rush in Lee Papers at N-YHS.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 20cm

To "Giuseppi" (Giuseppi Minghieri) Presents Marquis de Malmedy to Rhode Island governor. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1872." (Vol. II of the Lee Papers, pp. 367-368).

physical description: full sheet folded, fragments missing; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 31cm

To "My Dr Sister" (Miss Sidney Lee) Written from captivity in New York. Published in "Collections of the New-York Historical Society for the Year 1872." (Vol. II of the Lee Papers, pp. 375).

physical description: fragment; MS
extent:
dimensions: 22cm x 19cm

Notes in a contemporary hand, re: Lee, probably shortly after his capture by the British.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 24cm

To "Dear Brother" (Charles Lee) Family news.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm

To "Dear General" (Charles Lee) Congratulates Lee on his release from the British.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 23cm

To "Dear Brother" (Charles Lee) Family news.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 24cm

To "Sir" (Samuel Mather) Description of Lee's disobedience at Monmouth.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 21cm

To "Sir" (Dr. Samuel Mather) Congratulates Lee on his release by the British.

physical description: two half sheets, address leaf damaged with wax fragments; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm

To "Dr Rush" (Benjamin Rush) Regarding court 1artial.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

To "My dear Genrl" (Charles Lee) Expresses disbelief at verdict against Lee.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.
extent:
dimensions: 38cm x 24cm

To "My dear Charles" (Charles Lee) Regarding his release from captivity.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm

To "Madam" Highly personal letter to a woman.

physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 13cm

To Mr. Jonathan Garton Sight draft on London merchant.

physical description: half sheet folded, extensive repairs; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: ?cm x ?cm

To "Dear Sir" Complaint against tenant farmer.

physical description: fragment; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 19cm

Notes in Lee's hand damning someone who lied about him.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 21cm

To Miss M. K. Goddard Business matters.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 25cm

To "My dr Oswald" (Colonel Oswald) Business matters concerning Mr. Goddard and Mr. Carrol.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 23cm

To Charles Lee Expression of friendship and regard.

physical description: half sheet, extensive repairs; a.d.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm

Contemporary copy of Lee's will.

physical description: full sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 42cm x 35cm

To William Goddard Regarding Lee's will.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 22cm

To William Goddard. Regarding division of Lee's property.

physical description: wove paper, bluish tint; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 26cm

To William G. Goddard. Regarding Lee MSS Sparks wants for a biography he's writing.

physical description: wove paper, bluish tint; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 26cm

To William G. Goddard. Regarding Lee MSS Sparks wants for a biography he's writing.

physical description: wove paper, bluish tint; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 26cm

To William G. Goddard. Regarding Lee MSS Sparks wants for a biography he's writing.

Includes a print-out of an article from The Political Magazine dated August 1781, a chronology describing the life of Charles Lee, a woodblock print portraying Charles Lee, a copy of The Westchester Historian Vol. 71 No. 1 dated Winter 1995, and a print-out entitled "Biography, in Brief, of Charles Lee."

This folder holds a copy of The New-York Historical Society Quarterly (Vol. 51 No. 1 January 1967) and a copy of Richard Maass' bookplate. It also contains clipped catalog entries regarding The Treason of General Lee by George H. Moore, the Annals of Annapolis by David Ridgely, the London Chronicle May 31-June 2 1791, the Columbian Centinel and Massachusetts Federalist, and the Memoirs of the Late Charles Lee edited by Edward Langworthy and Thomas Paine.

physical description: half sheet, silked; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm

To "Dear Child" (Benedict Arnold) Letter to Benedict at boarding school.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 36cm x 23cm

To Miss Louisa Andre (sister) Detailed account of his journey from New York to Quebec.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 33cm

To "Dr. Sir" (Thomas Walker) Requests assistance for Capt. Nineham.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 16cm

To "Capt. Wells" Writes concerning supplies he is sending.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 25cm

To "Sir" (Colonel Udney Hay) Regarding a mare purchased from Benedict Arnold.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

To "Dear Sir" (Timothy Pickering) Request for supplies.

physical description: full sheet, partially trimmed; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 37cm x 33cm

To "Dear Sir" (D. Romeyn) Account of arrival at West Point and conditions there.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 35cm

To "Madam" (Mrs. Field) Arnold seeks to purchase "milch cow" and other supplies.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 33cm

To "Sir" (Ebenezer Foot) Regarding supplies of cattle.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.

To "Dear Papa" (Benedict Arnold)

physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 19cm

Arnold authorizes payments for express riders to New Jersey.

physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 6cm

express rider receipt

physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 8cm

express rider receipt

physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 6cm

express rider receipt

physical description: fragment; d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 14cm x 10cm

express rider receipt

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 35cm

To "My Dear Sir" (Reverend Derick Romeyn) Personal letter to Romeyn at Varick's father's house.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm

To Colonel Timothy Pickering. Business as usual three days after Arnold's arrest.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

To "Dear Sir" (Major Sabastian Bauman) Mention of discovery of Arnold's plot.

physical description: fragment; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 17cm x 21cm

To "Dear Sir" (Colonel Bauman) Requests further news of Arnold's treason.

physical description: half sheet, mounted in paper frame; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

To "Sr" Worries about threat from Canada.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 35cm

To "My dear Sir" (Richard Varick) Offers his services for Varick's defense at court martial.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm

To "Dear Sir" (Reverend Derick Romeyn) Requests Romeyn's assistance at official inquiry.

physical description: bound notebook; MS
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 12cm

Account of the arrest and execution of Andre [without notes]. 32 page notebook, 25 pages used.

physical description: half sheet; a.d.s.
extent:
dimensions: 21cm x 34cm

Affidavit in defense of Richard Varick's innocence.

physical description: half sheet; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 20cm x 32cm

To "My Lord" (Lord George Germain) Regarding sale of Captain Campbell's Commission.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 34cm x 22cm

To "Dear Sir" (Richard Varick) Regarding documents for Varick's defence.

physical description: bound quarto; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 24cm

To "My Dear Sir" (Sir George Jackson) Describes arrival in New York and defection of Arnold.

physical description: half sheet folded; a.l.s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 21cm

To "Sir" (Eben Foote) Request for flour and cattle.

physical description: two half sheets; a.l.
extent:
dimensions: 18cm x 29cm

To "Sir" (Benedict Arnold) Regarding payment for Arnold's treachery. (contemporary copy)

Includes a flyer from Sotheby's Books and Manuscripts Department describing the journal of Tobias Lear (1762-1816) and a letter from Audrey M. Wallace to Richard Maass dated November 9, 1983.