| 单词 | Richard Henry Lee |
| 例句 | The last holdouts were wavering by June 7, 1776, when Richard Henry Lee of Virginia moved a resolution “that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.” Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and Richard Henry Lee were not selected as delegates by their States. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z Another was a summer house for the progeny of Richard Henry Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Layers of greenery and history in Alexandria’s Seminary Hill 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z Jenkins - the most senior officer in the county - quoted the constitution and the founding father of Virginia, Richard Henry Lee, and called the idea of restricting ownership of high-capacity 15-round magazines "insane". Inside America's gun rights resistance 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z The Second Continental Congress voted in favor of Richard Henry Lee's resolution declaring such. Move Over, Fourth of July. There May Be a Better Day to Celebrate America's Independence 2017-06-29T04:00:00Z In Virginia’s House of Burgesses, Jefferson gravitated to the radical Whig faction led by Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee, but distinguished himself as a brilliant political writer rather than speechmaker. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Richard Henry Lee’s resolution that led to the Declaration of Independence also called on the Second Continental Congress to propose “a plan of confederation” to the States. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z An attractive picture of the General was given by Richard Henry Lee after a visit to Mt. Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z She had instructed her men to offer a resolution that "the United Colonies be free and independent States," which was done by Richard Henry Lee, on June 7. Famous American Statesmen 2012-03-01T03:00:26.167Z That Washington appreciated this motive appears by letters to Richard Henry Lee and James Madison. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Patrick Henry said he “smelt a rat,” and like-minded localists like Samuel Adams of Massachusetts and Richard Henry Lee of Virginia probably shared his suspicions. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z The original manuscript, handwritten by Richard Henry Lee, is in the archives of the Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, Va. The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People 2011-07-17T02:00:38.770Z In the guest room Jefferson and Richard Henry Lee, as well as Washington, slept more than once. Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z Lee was a Virginian, a member of the famous family of that name, and a younger brother of Richard Henry Lee, who was a member of the Continental Congress. The True Benjamin Franklin A letter was written by Paine to Hon. Richard Henry Lee, dated at "Headquarters, fourteen miles from Philadelphia," October 30th, 1777. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Richard Henry Lee, William Grayson, George Mason and James Monroe, all great men in the State, were unalterably opposed to ratification. The Ifs of History Richard Henry Lee held a contrary opinion—Washington was in doubt. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Richard Henry Lee and others had "originals," all in manuscript. Junius Unmasked or, Thomas Paine the author of the Letters of Junius and the Declaration of Independence Richard Henry Lee advised that he should come with two or three thousand good troops, and be clothed with dictatorial powers. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Richard Henry Lee was distinguished by a face of the Roman order: his forehead high but not wide, his head leaning gracefully forward; his person and face fine. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Richard Henry Lee applied for the position of stamp distributor. A History of the Town of Fairfax It was first submitted to Richard Henry Lee in a letter with these remarks. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Such a plan would have raised the ire of Richard Henry Lee, but the burgess from Westmoreland was sitting out this supposedly "short, uneventful meeting." The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 He wrote on the 17th of October to Richard Henry Lee, then in Congress, warning him that such an appointment would be as unfortunate a measure as ever was adopted. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools Richard Henry Lee and Patrick Henry made speeches of memorable eloquence on this occasion. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia In the van of the latter always stood Patrick Henry, and with him Jefferson, Richard Henry Lee, the Pages, and George Mason. Patrick Henry Among the powerful orators of '76 was Richard Henry Lee, son of Thomas Lee, born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, on the 20th of January 1732. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Colonel George Mercer, prominent planter who had won the commissioner's post from Richard Henry Lee, arrived in Williamsburg from London on October 30, 1765. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 I have heard the first orators in Virginia, Patrick Henry and Richard Henry Lee, but never have I heard one whose powers of delivery surpassed those of Cornstalk on that occasion.” Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State Richard Henry Lee's mother, one of the high-toned aristocracy of the colony, confined her care chiefly to her daughters and her eldest son, and left her younger sons pretty much to shift for themselves. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia After coffee we went to the tavern, where we were introduced to Peyton Randolph, Esquire, speaker of Virginia, Colonel Harrison, Richard Henry Lee, Esquire, and Colonel Bland.… Patrick Henry He was the brother of Richard Henry Lee whose eloquence rose higher but whose reflections were no deeper than those of Francis. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution At the suggestion of Richard Henry Lee, the Westmoreland County court on September 24, 1765 stated it would not sit again until the Stamp Act was repealed. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 It was a feeling which was shared by some of the foremost Revolutionary leaders, such as Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee. The Critical Period of American History The state-papers of Richard Henry Lee are sufficient proofs of his capacity. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Perhaps it would be true to say that, excepting Washington, Jefferson, and Richard Henry Lee, no Virginian of eminence was absent from it. Patrick Henry North Carolina had openly started the ball—Virginia gave it a now impetus and on the 7th of June, Richard Henry Lee became the organ to present the proposition to Congress. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution For a long time Richard Henry Lee had been advocating an intercolonial committee of correspondence. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 Such symptoms encouraged the Antifederalists in the hope that Massachusetts would reject the Constitution and ruin the plans of the "visionary young men"—as Richard Henry Lee called them—who had swayed the Federal Convention. The Critical Period of American History Richard Henry Lee, in congress, denounced it as the worst of all the acts complained of. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Both Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson suggested that the valuable fisheries off Newfoundland be freely open to American ships. The Bounty of the Chesapeake Fishing in Colonial Virginia The resolutions were seconded by Richard Henry Lee and adopted without further opposition and a committee appointed to carry them into effect. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Backed by Jefferson, Thomas Nelson, Jr., and Richard Henry Lee, who were determined that Virginia should not be as timid as the Continental Congress had been, Henry carried the day by a close vote. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 At their head was Richard Henry Lee, who eleven years ago had moved in Congress the Declaration of Independence. The Critical Period of American History Richard Henry Lee's maternal relations were conspicuous for their wealth, influence, and public stations. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia That is Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, the author of the resolution 'That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.' The Loyalist A Story of the American Revolution "George Washington to Richard Henry Lee: "Dear Dickey I thank you very much for the pretty picturebook you gave me. Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes The Convention adopted Richard Henry Lee's resolution instructing the delegates to the Continental Congress to urge the Congress "to declare the United Colonies free and independent States." The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 To which the professor replied, "He is the son of Richard Henry Lee, of America." Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 Bland and Nicholas, in their letters addressed to Richard Henry Lee, allude to it in terms of exquisite delicacy. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Mr. President and Gentlemen:—When Richard Henry Lee's resolution declaring for independence was first introduced I was opposed to its adoption at that time. America First Patriotic Readings Ludwell Lee, a son of Richard Henry Lee, married the "Flora" of this chronicle. Journal of a Young Lady of Virginia, 1782 Only Thomas Lee successfully passed on his political position to his heir, Richard Henry Lee. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 Richard Henry Lee, on the other hand, had supported his resolution with all his fervid eloquence, in Congress and out of it, from the day when he presented it. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, July, 1851 Deane published virulent attacks upon him and Richard Henry Lee, and they retorted with indignant severity. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Gentlemen of the Continental Congress, you have heard the motion of Mr. Richard Henry Lee, of Virginia, for immediate and absolute independence. America First Patriotic Readings Like the Girondins in France at a later day, many American patriots, such as Josiah Quincy himself and Richard Henry Lee, have somewhat the air of loving liberty because they had read the classics. Beginnings of the American People Their principal rivals had been northern Tidewater and Northern Neck planters led by Councilor Thomas Lee and then by Richard Henry Lee. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 Washington and Franklin favoured the change; but Richard Henry Lee and Patrick Henry were eager opponents, Samuel Adams was unfriendly, and Thomas Jefferson, in Paris, was unenthusiastic. The Wars Between England and America The demand made by Richard Henry Lee for an enquiry into his conduct was acceded to, and the senate on the occasion united with the house of delegates. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia On the 7th of June, Richard Henry Lee, in behalf of the Virginia delegates, submitted in Congress resolves on independence, a confederation, and foreign alliances. The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2. From 1620-1816 On the 7th of June, in accordance with the instructions of May 14 from Richard Henry Lee's motion in Congress. The War of Independence George Washington introduced a non-importation plan devised by Richard Henry Lee and George Mason. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 Still another ancestor, Richard Henry Lee, had been born many years earlier in the same old mansion where Robert Edward Lee first saw the light of day. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Richard Henry Lee, in a letter to Mrs. McCauley, of England, compared America on the sea, in that year, to "Hercules in his cradle." History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia It was probably this to which that sturdy patriot, Samuel Adams, of Massachusetts, alluded, when he wrote to Richard Henry Lee, "I stumble at the threshold." The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government The annals of the American revolution do not furnish two names more entirely above suspicion than Samuel Adams and Richard Henry Lee. The Life of George Washington, Vol. 3 Commander in Chief of the American Forces During the War which Established the Independence of his Country and First President of the United States At the urging of Richard Henry Lee, the most ardent exponent of intercolonial action, the burgesses issued a call for the other colonies to join in a Continental Congress. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 One of his early playmates was Richard Henry Lee, who also grew up to be a famous Virginian; and between the two some droll schoolboy letters passed. Boys' Book of Famous Soldiers Richard Henry Lee being compelled, by the illness of Mrs. Lee, to leave congress on the day of the appointment of the committee, and to return to Virginia, his place was filled by Roger Sherman. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The letter of Richard Henry Lee was written by himself, and uncorrected sent by him to his boy friend George Washington. Forgotten Books of the American Nursery A History of the Development of the American Story-Book In June, by a narrow margin, the Congress declared for independence, on the motion of Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. In the Days of Poor Richard The delegates turned aside as premature Richard Henry Lee's call for an independent militia in each colony. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 The next day a notable member had arrived, and in a front seat sat Richard Henry Lee, a man you would turn and look at in any company. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 03 Little Journeys to the Homes of American Statesmen Patrick Henry spoke first, and he was followed by Richard Henry Lee. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia Among the leaders who defended ably the views of those who opposed the ratification of the Constitution were Patrick Henry, Richard Henry Lee, Elbridge Gerry, and George Clinton. Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition There were others, too, outside New England who were discontented, and among them Richard Henry Lee, from the General's own State. George Washington, Volume I As Richard Henry Lee rode north to Philadelphia with the Virginia resolution for independence, George Mason of Fairfax, sat down with his committee and drafted the Virginia Declaration of Rights. The Road to Independence: Virginia 1763-1783 A letter comes from Richard Henry Lee, evidently intended to sound Washington, in regard to the appointment of General Conway to a high command in the American army. George Washington Richard Henry Lee agreed with Mifflin that Gates was needed to "procure the indispensable changes in our Army." The True George Washington [10th Ed.] "Letters from the Federal Farmer," prepared for the press of the country by Richard Henry Lee, set forth clearly the views of the Anti-Constitutional party. Our Government: Local, State, and National: Idaho Edition The Declaration of 1776 was read by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, about whose family clusters so much historic fame. Eighty Years and More; Reminiscences 1815-1897 Dane was the mover, while the rough draft may have been written by Cutler; and the report was vigorously pushed by the two Virginians on the committee, William Grayson and Richard Henry Lee. The Winning of the West, Volume 3 The Founding of the Trans-Alleghany Commonwealths, 1784-1790 In June, 1776, Mr. Adams seconded a resolution, moved by Richard Henry Lee, that the United States "are, and of right ought to be, free and independent." Remarks At the same time, in Virginia, Richard Henry Lee denounced the slave trade; the legislature indorsed his plea, but England denied it. The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 From Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 It was rebuilt, however, and became the birthplace of Richard Henry Lee, and afterward of General Robert E. Lee. A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee Congress was shaken by the intrigues of Gates, who sought to supplant the commander-in-chief, and who had won to his support both Morgan and Richard Henry Lee. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11 American Founders Jay he found to be particularly intractable, and in one of his letters he expressed the hope that he would be replaced by Richard Henry Lee, whom Gardoqui considered to be in the Spanish interest. The Winning of the West, Volume 3 The Founding of the Trans-Alleghany Commonwealths, 1784-1790 Richard Henry Lee, who moved the Declaration, was of the family of Richard Lee, who had gone to invite Charles II. to Virginia. The Real America in Romance, Volume 6; a Century Too Soon (A Story The proposition was unheeded at the time but was recalled nearly a year later by one part of Richard Henry Lee's famous motion for Independence. The United States of America, Part 1 But she had not liked him, because he let her believe he came of the same family as Mr. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia, whereas this is not so. Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker Nicholas, Richard Henry Lee, Benjamin Harrison, Edmund Pendleton, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson,--all now historic names,--mostly lawyers, but representatives of the prominent families of Virginia and leaders of the Assembly. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 11 American Founders Although opposed by Jefferson, Madison, and Richard Henry Lee, Hamilton had the assistance of Knox, and frequently of Randolph, in the Cabinet, as well as Fisher Ames and others in Congress. The United States of America, Part 1 On the other hand, Richard Henry Lee had attacked the new idea under the pseudonym, "The Federal Farmer." The United States of America, Part 1 |
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