Comments on: Report: Richard Henry Lee

By: TR

TR — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:25:09 +0000

Militia troop was formed in 1752. War was started in 1756. How do I know Lee didn’t form it to attack peaceful French & Indians?

Core beliefs are personal, not political. Human equality, honesty, moderation, responsibilities, et al. that make a life reasonably happy and maybe secure depending on one’s talents.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:42:00 +0000

TR, Yes, Mr. Lee was a land speculator, like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. As I mentioned in the post, Lee formed his militia troop to fight the French and the Indians. Lee's other core beliefs, as I mentioned in the post, were a small Federal Government as well as commerce being unregulated. KevinG, Yes, you are correct, the image is not posted yet due to my unfamiliarity with WordPress. The post has now been edited with your grammar correction. Again, any input is appreciated, even grammar. Thank you both for your input.

By: TR

TR — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:52:17 +0000

1. Why did Lee form the militia troop? To fight whom?
2. Was Lee a land speculator like his neighbors?
3. What were his core beliefs oyher than liberty?

By: KevinG

KevinG — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:01:26 +0000

I don’t think the image made it up here yet, but sometimes I don’t see your dad’s images either, so maybe it’s just me…

I think that the “bold statement” might be grammatically inaccurate, if factually correct.

…without whom the American dream…

I had never heard of the esteemed Mr Lee before, so thank you.

By: Brian

Brian — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 03:19:57 +0000

Yes, I do believe that my “bold statement” is justified, because without Lee’s resolution of June 1776, Independence probably never would have been proposed.
Question #2, Mom gave me the assignment after we watched Ron Holgate portray Lee as a total goofball in the musical 1776.
The post has now been updated to include and image.

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By: Dad

Dad — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:55:06 +0000

“Another man exists, however, without which American dream of Independence would never have been realized.”

A bold statement – justified?

Also – how did you first hear about Richard Henry Lee?

Also – this is the web. Doesn’t wikipedia or other have more info or a picture of him?