31, December 1773 Boston, Massachusetts Samuel Adams writes a letter to Arthur Lee in London explaining the events of the 14, 15 and 16th of December tea incident. “Writings of Samuel Adams” Vol. III (page 73 thru 76) Picture: Arthur Lee He was a British colonial sympathizer living in London and considered by many as the first American spy. It is known he gained intelligence and established underground support networks in Britain for the colonial rebellion. During the American Revolution, Lee acted as a non-appointed representative of the Continental Congress to France. “Life of Arthur Lee, LL.D.” By R.H. Lee americanrevolution/biographies/colonials/legacy_of_lees/arthur_lee
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