RICHARD HENRY LEE, PATRIOT, 1732-1794

Richard Henry Lee was born into the prosperous family Lee, a few miles from the home of Washington in Westmorelnd County Virginia in 1732.  At an early age he was sent to England to be schooled.  He was a quick study and was especially interested in the ancient histories of republicanism.  At an early age he became a devoted fan and follower of civil liberties.
Lee returned to the Colonies at the age of nineteen years and studied the literary arts while, at the same time, taking an active part in the athletics of the day, fitness of the body.  To that end he formed a military body with himself elected as the leader.
When Braddock arrived at the request of the Civil government to march against the French and Indians on the Ohio, Lee offered the services of his body of men.  Braddock turned down their offer, saying he did not need plain volunteers.  Those who know the history of that fight remember that he took Major Washington and his Militia into the fight.  Braddock discounted the advice of Washington, and died in the battle, while Washington managed to the save the body of men.  Major Washington was untouched while he had 5 bullet holes in his coat.
Back to Lee.  Richard Henry Lee was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses at the age of twenty five and came quickly to the belief that the Colonies had no other choice but to become independent.  Being of a young age he had little opportunity to speak out but when he did his opinions were taken seriously.
 He was elected to the General Congress in 1774, reelected in 1775 he wrote the resolution to appoint Washington as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army.  In June 1776 Lee wrote the Resolution to permanently become independent of England. Thomas Jefferson and committee was directed to write the Declaration of Independence and with a few  amendments was passed into law on July fourth, 1776.
Richard Henry Lee went on to serve his new country in various posts until his death in 1794......Medicineman!