From George Washington to Major Henry Lee, Jr., 9 January 1780
To Major Henry Lee, Jr.
Morristown Jany 9:80
Dear Lee,
You will not forget that you owe me a horse or something in the shape of one—for the bay I turned into your Corps twelve Months ago.1 I am not in immediate want. but in some cases it is necessary to remind a man of his debt lest he should forget his creditor. I do not apply this to you because I am sincerely & Affectly Yrs
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