_____________ Major General Charles LEE (British Army, Retired) offered his services to the Continental Army. Because he was personally known by General Washington, the Continental Congress appointed him a Major General in the Continental Line. Washington had served with Charles LEE (then a more junior officer) before the Revolutionary War with General Braddock of the British Army whom Washington, a militia officer, was also serving. LEE was considered a very competent officer at the time. LEE expected to be only junior to Washington which wasn't the status he was given. At the Battle of Monmouth LEE, the American commander, performed poorly and in contradiction the orders General Washington had given him. LEE was given a leave of absence and was never recalled to active service. He died in Philadelphia. He is not known to be connected to the LEEs of America. Best regards, Hugh <[email protected]> [DENTON, FRENCH, GOAR, GURNEY, HOFFMAN, HUFFMAN, KNOX, MIZNER, POILLON, ROSE, RUTGERS, SMOCK, THOMASON, WOOD]