Henry Lee 1756-1818 Light Horse Harry Lee , American soldier and politician, a brilliant cavalry commander in the Revolutionary War, member of the Continental Congress who said of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., [n.p.], Jan.. 6,1803 to Mr. Griffith. Lee gives instructions for the day: ...it is probable Mr. Newhold will call when you are absent. Be so good as to leave everything for him with one of yr clerks that another day may not be lost. I would not trouble you with this request, but really every additional delay I experience adds to my distress. Wax seal at top does not affect text. E6000-800