This book is a biography of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee, one of the most distinguished officers of the American Revolution. Written by John Torrey Morse, an American historian of the 19th century, it provides a detailed account of Lee's life and career, as well as a selection of his writings and speeches. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.