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Henry Lee letter to Leroy and Bayard, bankers

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS SC 63

Scope and Contents

ALS with instructions from Lee to Leroy and Bayard, his private banking agents, concerning speculation in banknotes and shares. Also concerns the payment of personal bills and the scarcity of gold and silver.

Dates

  • 1790-1799

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Original restricted; photocopies open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Henry Lee letter to Leroy and Bayard, bankers must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical / Historical

Soldier and public official from Virginia. The words "General Governor" written on the letter's back probably indicates Lee was governor of Virginia at the time (ca. 1792-1795)

Extent

2 p.

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased; Fred A. Rosenstock; 1976.

Appraisal

19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.

Existence and Location of Copies

Available in photocopy.

Title
Register of Henry Lee letter to Leroy and Bayard, bankers
Status
In Progress
Date
2010 May 21
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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