LEE, CHARLES

(1731-82)} Hnglish soldier who served in the American Revolutionary army; 6. Dernhall, England. He entered the English army in 1751; served in the French and Indian war in erica; later, as a soldier of fortune, did brilliant work under the flags of Portugal and Poland. He came to America in 1773, and at the outbreak of the Revolutionary war offered his services to the patriot cause and was made a major-general in the Continental Army. He a isted in the defense of Charleston and received the thanks of Congre . In December of 1776 while serving with Washington in New Jersey he was captured by the British, and while in captivity revealed the plans of Washington to Sir William Howe. Later he was exchanged, and as the Revolutionary authorities were not cognizant of his perfidy, was again placed in a position of command. At the battle of Mon mouth in 1778, he disobeyed Washington’s orders and nearly brought about a disastrous defeat. A court-martial suspended him for a year, and later, because of his insolence to Congre , he was discharged from the service. yi, 7 t ican soldier and executive; 6. Clermont, Va. He graduated at the United States Military Academy in 1856, and, entering the army, greatly distinguished himself in several Indian campaigns on the Texas frontier. When the Civil War broke out he entered the Confederate service in the cavalry army and speedily became known as one of the most dashing and resourceful leaders. He did conspicuous and brilliant work at Antietam, and in the final battles before Richmond. In 1886 he was elected governor of Virginia, serving until 1890. He was made consul-general to Cuba in 1896, and rendered important services to the government prior to the breaking out of the war with Spain. He served as major general of volunteers during the Spanish American war, and later was made military governor of the province of Havana. His publications include Robert E. Lee, 1894, and Cuba’s Struggle Against Spain, 1899. = LEE, FRANCIS LIGHT FOOT (173797), American statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence; Str at ford, Virginia. He was educated by private tutors, served in the Virginia House of Burge es, 1765-75, and was chosen a delegate to the Continental Oongre , 1775-79. He was an ardent patriot and not only signed the Declaration but later helped to draw up the Articles of Confederation. He rendered conspicuous public services in the matters in dispute between America and Great Britain concerning the Newfoundland Fisheries and the navigation of the Mi i ippi.;