... acts would be repealed and Britain would end its nonsense. In 1769 Lee attempted to show Lord Shelburne that Americans in revolt were not guilty of treason or disloyalty to Britain, but were merely taking necessary means of security, while remaining "warmly attached" to Britain. It was clear that Lee had believed that a compromise would be made and a reunion reached between Britain and ... alliances. In this sense, it is not likely that Lee was calling for international alliances for any kind of military responsibility or support, but the term "alliance" held a broader meaning and might...

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