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WAYNE, ANTHONY. Autograph Letter Signed, "Anty Wayne," to Major J[ohn] Rudolph, retained draft, commenting on the recent wedding of Light-Horse Harry Lee. Written on partial envelope addressed to Wayne. 2 pages, 8vo; signature is written over the earlier address, early repair in address area touching the docketing and a few other letters. 'Head Quarters Ebenezer' [GA], 14 June 1782
In April 1782, Colonel Henry 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee married a famous teenaged beauty named Matilda Ludwell Lee. Here Brigadier General Wayne offers some racy commentary on the occasion: 'I am pleased to hear that Col. Lee is made happy in Miss now Mrs Lee. He will but ill brook the idea of constrain in the field of Venus.'
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